Downpipe problem?

[iadubber]

So, lastnight I decided to change my oil. While under the car, I took a look at my exhaust and said the hell with it and started to install my GHL 3" turbo back. I got everything up and hung. All the clamps are tight and my fricken downpipe is hitting my steering rack. Anyone have any experience with 1.8Ts? I am thinking it may be a bad tranny or motor mount. I was under the car for 5 hours and didn't feel like screwing around anymore lastnight. I need to get a creeper or something. Any thoughts?

[iowaboostin]

Who'd you buy it from? I'd call them up and make sure you got the right exhaust.. catbacks are universal on the 1.8T as far as auto/manual but the downpipes are different. I've heard LOTS of times that downpipes are just a PITA to install but I've never done one on the 1.8T myself.

[iadubber]

Well, it wasn't such a pain. I soaked the studs in PB for like 10 minutes and they backed out just fine. I had to end up sawzalling the stock exhaust after the cat to get it off. Then the O2 sensors just unplug and it slides right out. I bought the downpipe and catback seperate from sellers on the tex. I im'd the guy lastnight. If the mounts aren't bad, I will have to take it back off and beat it in a half inch where it's hitting.

[John2.0T]

I wouldn't be surprised if you got an auto downpipe.

Like Stefan said - exhaust systems are not universal between auto/manual. Its probably a DP for an auto. Thats my best guess.

[DSV]

sucks about this problem with your downpipe, man. hopefully you get it sorted out or are able to modify it to work for you.

[Aka.Beave]

did you get it figured out chad? i have some stainless and can weld you a little half round in there if it only needs to clear by a little. let me know if i can be of service, for i have a craving to weld something:beerglass: ...............

[Gee Tea Eye V]

like a custom exhaust!?!:laugh: jk

hope u get this figured out man and when u do let us know how it sounds!

[iadubber]

Got it clearanced. I just took it back off and adjusted the rear hanger with a hose clamp and just tapped where it was hitting with a hammer. It just needed a little bit. She's clearing now and it sounds badass. I have the resonated and it sounds quiet at idle and low rpms but when you get on her she screams. :) Much improved boosting, to the effect of limp mode whenever I floor it. So, now I have troubleshoot that. I ordered a new N75K valve to try over my N75J valve.

[Gee Tea Eye V]

thats sweet man! congrats