replaced y pipe
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replaced y pipe
my buddy says its normal for there to be a whistle (its hella annoying and moderately loud, i'm sure other cars can easily hear it) after replacing the pipes but i don't think he's right, so is he?
I've probably gotta tighten some of the exhaust bolts further, right?\
also i'm 99.999% sure it isn't the v-band clamp at either side as they aligned perfectly and were clamped to torque before reattaching pipe bolts
I've probably gotta tighten some of the exhaust bolts further, right?\
also i'm 99.999% sure it isn't the v-band clamp at either side as they aligned perfectly and were clamped to torque before reattaching pipe bolts
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If it wasn't loud before all this started, then yes.......you have something not lined up or tight enough.
The 2003 turbo will have more whistle out the tail pipe, but sounds like your problem is under the hood
The 2003 turbo will have more whistle out the tail pipe, but sounds like your problem is under the hood
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was insanely hard for a first timer especially after doing almost every upgrade out there and being just over it .. and having to pull the turbo again.... it was a drain and it wasn't fun at all.. farthest reaching back required from the whole job bar none
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and i went with an aftermarket one off ebay for the cheap with good reviews .. cant complain except for the noise that i believe is coming from elsewhere as the integrity of the baffles looked/looks solid i just gotta tighten some pipes up by the passengers side starter which means i gotta unhook batteries again and havent gotten around to it cuz i been away
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I bought a bulletproof EGR i'd rather not delete it im in california where it may get inspected
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Cheap replacement:
https://www.xtremediesel.com/dorman-...xhaust-up-pipe
Drop that in for the short term fix, then take the old one to a shop and ask them to size and weld in a better bellows.
https://www.xtremediesel.com/dorman-...xhaust-up-pipe
Drop that in for the short term fix, then take the old one to a shop and ask them to size and weld in a better bellows.
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