Need help with downpipe install

07lbzdirtymax

07lbzdirtymax

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Jun 24, 2013
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So I'm in the middle of taking out my stock downpipe and I've taken off the heat Shields and removed the clamp on the bottom and I got the nut off the clamp on the top by the turbo but for the life of me I can't get the clamp to even budge. The downpipe still feels like something's holding it back and I've moved the trans dip stick out of the way too. Am I missing something or am I just dumb? Any help with explaining how to get this clamp off would be awesome. Thanks.


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Hot COCOAL

May the farce be with you
Jun 9, 2012
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Tap on the bolt...it should pop the clamp free...
I've never had an issue with the clamp before, but the downpipe flange can be a bitch...it usually doesn't take force to remove it, but rather finesse. Gently wiggle and pull it straight out
 
Rancelot211

Rancelot211

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Jan 28, 2015
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My lmm clamp froze up. I didn't have trouble with my lly. I reused the clamp but chased the threads and put some anti seize on it
 
c20elephant

c20elephant

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Apr 25, 2013
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Took me a 3rd try, had to remove the GPCM, couldn't get to clamp as it was rotated to the bottom of the turbo with the nut facing the GPCM. The heat shield I cut in half with a air powered body saw so I could re-install.
 
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onebaddmaxxx

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Feb 22, 2009
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I use an air hammer with a very dull chisel bit or the rod that is used to take fan clutches off. Very light hammering on the turbo housing and it frees it up in about 2 seconds.
 
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