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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Barnzyuk on 03 June 2007, 16:37

Title: Dropping subframe
Post by: Barnzyuk on 03 June 2007, 16:37

Hey guys, im having real trouble removing my downpipe. I've managed to get the 6 bolts undone that hold the downpipe to the manifold, and im now trying to remove it from the car. I've removed the 4 bolts holding the subframe up and dropped it as far down as i can I also removed the bolts at the bottom of the struts to see if that helped, but i cant get the subframe low enough to remove the downpipe. anyone got any ideas??? :nerd:

Title: Re: Dropping subframe
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 03 June 2007, 18:38

the steering rack will be holding it up you might have to undo it

Title: Re: Dropping subframe
Post by: ...joe on 03 June 2007, 20:55

pull the manifold out from the top?

Title: Re: Dropping subframe
Post by: Barnzyuk on 04 June 2007, 02:12

I tried getting it out through the gap above the gearbox with no luck, as the gear linkages got in the way. Ill have a go at removing the steering rack and seeing if that gives me enough clearence. Now wheres my haynes manual..... :nerd:

Title: Re: Dropping subframe
Post by: matg340 on 04 June 2007, 06:43

it comes out from the bottom m8y ! you shouldnt have to remove anythin there just a b!tch to get out you need to twist the downpipe as your pulling it down i cant remember exactly how they come out but it will be that way !
brute force and ignorance is the way m8y even with a ramp there sh!te to get off