Not really worthy of a thread, but do you need to jack the car up to replace the lower charge pipe? Anyone do it without?

If so, how'd that go?

What should I keep an eye out for?
Hardest parts, things to avoid, etc.

I'd like to learn from your mistakes.

 

You dont have to have it in the air to do it but it makes it easier.. If its a zzp have fun. lmfao... But its fine, make sure to look at wiring and ect and anything obvious that could become in the wa. tighten them clamps. And send me a datalog!

 

Lower charge is hanh.
Upper zzp
intercooler zzp new low profile.

Brand new spark plugs 0.032
I didn't have the stuff to change the plugs so took her to the shop.
Had them check for least in boost, bpv, cracks etc.
Notta.

 

Swwwwwwwwwweeeeeeet

 

New forge BPV on the way.

Should be here next week.

 

And how bout plugs and the gap lol....

 

I already said above lol

 

So I can do this all just by removing the front bumper?
That will give me direct access to everything I need?

 

pretty much

 

YES SIR.... I didnt see the spark plug comment lol. Sorry bro!

 

Kewl, cuz I gotz no jack.

Didn't want to get the car half ripped apart just to have to put it all back to drive it somewhre to jack the thing up...

That'd sux.



So any estimate of time on getting the bumper off, lower and upper charge pipes and intercooler all off, then new all put on?


Giving rain tomorrow night, so I'll be in a race against the weather.

 

well it should take about 2 hrs if that with no issues but with zzp **** ( it depends) There is never anything the same with there stuff

but they have the best quaulity

 

2 hrs,

So that'd be like 4-5 for me then lol.

 

lol it takes roughly 10-20 mins for front bumper with correct tools and at least a jack.. no need to take wheels off just turn the wheels when needed to get into that fenderwell

 

yeah I've got no jack, and probably not the correct tools.

I've got some sockets and extensions
and some stubby ratcheting wrenches.

 

There's a jack in your trunk. If not, I'd recommend borrowing one from a friend or borrow one from Walmart... Cough cough Return Policy cough cough....

Personally, I would spend money on tools first and then the parts. A decent jack is the first thing a garage mechanic should purchase. Menards has a deal on an aluminum racing jack right now for $70.

 

Yeah I guess I got the one jack.

not sure how good that is.

Not going to buy a lot of tools right now as I'll be moving in January

 

Anyone know off hand the exact tools needed for this job?

Just to make sure I'm not missing one.

I really don't want to get half way though to have to put it all back.

 

t bolts 10-11 depending on t bolts. 15mm 13mm, 7mm, 8mm, flathead, hair spray for charge pipes. i might have missed a lil

 

Think I may have that list. Sept for hair spray, but I think I may know a place that sells it lol.
Have to check tonight.
Stuck at work... man, still another freaking hr of sitting here...
Covering someone else shift..

 

You got jack stands? They are cheap enough you could buy them and return them if you don't like them.

 

I don't, but might be worth a look at the hardware store.

I'll go online and have a looksy now.

 

These do?

Certified Axle Stands Pair | Canadian Tire

 

They look good. Use those and your trunk jack and you'll be fine. It may take you a bit longer to jack up but it works.

 

Also, some auto parts places here in the States rent jacks for free or a small fee. You might look into that if you need a real jack. Not sure what they do up there in Maple Leaf Land.