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why remove the cat?

Posted by: Silver Streakin' on 2008-06-06 18:43:54
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In Reply to: Attempt #2 on APR exhaust install tomorrow. posted by ModifiedA4 on 2008-06-06 14:05:26

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Thread:

weekend mod/maint thread....anyone wrenching this weekend? - Casablanca Avant 2008-06-06 13:16:12 (108 views)

Front Brakes... Paint Calipers (F/R)... Clean Air filter... Play with my EBC... - D1rTjr. 2008-06-07 08:45:43 (61 views)

DubFest III in HotLanta! - InTTruder 2008-06-07 03:17:13 (53 views)

sway bars finally - shoooooot - thewatcher101 2008-06-06 21:00:04 (42 views)

maybe say goodbye to Baldy and his twin brother, but I have a wedding on sat/NASCAR Cup race on sun. - Silver Streakin' 2008-06-06 17:42:31 (100 views)

A NH wedding? - A400 2008-06-09 05:56:49 (28 views)

meh, thats just getting down to the soft stuff. You got another 30k on that at least! - Hillbilly 2008-06-06 18:22:39 (42 views)

see you there. Hopefully, I'm not too drunk when we meet up :-). I have my Bud 12-pack in the fridge - Solaris 2008-06-06 18:07:11 (41 views)

thats pretty good, my t1-s are close...but you win. - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 18:01:30 (44 views)

You wern't kidding...track use only? What was it? - GBW 2008-06-06 17:59:27 (50 views)

street only. original RE040, and it's backwards ;) I have S03s up front and RE040s in the rear. - Silver Streakin' 2008-06-06 18:38:01 (47 views)

Put on new hood, trunk, h20/meth for real this time and to hook up my VSS to my EBC. Final crit.... - bassed 2008-06-06 17:23:32 (63 views)

a comment.... - 77'911 2008-06-06 16:56:04 (151 views)

and what is the project? - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 17:03:52 (45 views)

a response.... - 77'911 2008-06-06 17:19:20 (100 views)

i dont see replacing the chain tensioners on there...why just the chains? - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 17:22:35 (60 views)

a response.. - 77'911 2008-06-06 17:35:30 (92 views)

so replacing the chains only was preventative? - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 17:42:24 (59 views)

a response..... - 77'911 2008-06-06 17:56:57 (66 views)

good info about the chain...too bad i didnt know @ 90K when i replaced the tensioner. - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 18:00:43 (88 views)

Great info, when replacing my VC and tensioner gaskets on my 2.8, my tensioner was craked right here - michael66899 2008-06-08 02:09:10 (65 views)

a response - 77'911 2008-06-06 18:10:44 (60 views)

i'll probably do it during this summer's TB change... - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 18:30:38 (52 views)

a response(edit)..... - 77'911 2008-06-06 20:16:56 (62 views)

Thought I would be getting the rear brake system back together. Rotors came in...wrong freaking ones - Hillbilly 2008-06-06 16:37:09 (50 views)

maybe swapping exhausts... definitely some more tweaking, if nothing else :) - TwentyValveB5+S4 2008-06-06 16:01:15 (47 views)

Install AWE K04 kit, Borla exhaust, C/O's, 18" RS4 Reps, 710N, AvalonMS 6000k 55W kit, Euro S4 parts - tehaudi 2008-06-06 15:06:24 (74 views)

I was going to be installing my warranty replacement Milltek onto my friend's Jetta VR6. - GTIVR62801 2008-06-06 14:59:00 (62 views)

Installing Module Masters replacement ABS unit, installing new interior trim to match the mirrors... - Roger @ CapitalAudi 2008-06-06 14:53:17 (64 views)

4G63 2.3l stroker build. - BJC:: S52 Hunting 2008-06-06 14:26:40 (86 views)

JDM yo. - nunya 2008-06-06 14:35:49 (74 views)

They've had their problems. - BJC:: S52 Hunting 2008-06-06 15:07:56 (63 views)

seem to be. im just f-in with you. - nunya 2008-06-06 15:18:08 (50 views)

S'all good! - BJC:: wokka wokka 2008-06-06 15:20:11 (59 views)

You are coming along well young jedi... - Jared @ STaSIS 2008-06-06 14:33:17 (68 views)

Obi? Is that you? - BJC:: S52 Hunting 2008-06-06 14:59:28 (61 views)

Attempt #2 on APR exhaust install tomorrow. - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 14:05:26 (88 views)

why remove the cat? - Silver Streakin' 2008-06-06 18:43:54 (46 views)

read its easier to remove the cat and dp from above thru the engine bay. - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 20:09:15 (42 views)

again why remove the cat? - WJM 2008-06-07 08:47:23 (39 views)

easy to deal with rusty ass bolts out in the open. - ModifiedA4 2008-06-07 14:27:01 (43 views)

not so much... the bolts for the exhaust are from the bottom... trust me dont do it - WJM 2008-06-07 15:46:05 (38 views)

He's probably having issues unbolting the Cat from the Downpipe... - Pelican Head 2008-06-07 08:58:10 (51 views)

lol.. good luck with that - .Acide// Ko4th! 2008-06-06 16:40:41 (56 views)

was the DP in one piece when you tried? mine is separated at the flex - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 16:45:32 (47 views)

Good question. Can't recall. - .Acide// Ko4th! 2008-06-06 18:04:30 (51 views)

thanks...from what ive read, im definately taking the airbox out. - ModifiedA4 2008-06-06 18:08:10 (47 views)

Changing oil on the car...That is it... - PDXA4™ pdxa4™ 2008-06-06 14:04:53 (52 views)

Control arms. Radiator. Valve cover gaskets. Cam chain tensioner seals. Crank seals. Cam seals... - Kris Hansen 2008-06-06 13:49:36 (74 views)

not in the 100+ degree heat, no. inside with beers and A/C this weekend - chris w/ a b5 1.8t 2008-06-06 13:37:47 (55 views)

is it supposed to get that bad here? I'll be out at Pocono Raceway on Sunday - Solaris 2008-06-06 13:40:10 (55 views)

They're forecasting mid 90's but its the humidity, heat index is going to be really high - chris w/ a b5 1.8t 2008-06-06 13:44:19 (45 views)

when did your engine blow? what happended? - Jon-1.8t 2008-06-06 13:42:29 (49 views)

last weekend. Initial indication was a misfire and oil all over the engine - Solaris 2008-06-06 13:46:13 (68 views)

Rich, what are you going to do about the car? - GTIVR62801 2008-06-06 14:54:15 (54 views)

the least expensive route possible without compromosing reliability. It's going to be a DD again - Solaris 2008-06-06 15:24:27 (47 views)

Sorry to hear Rich! - bassed 2008-06-06 17:26:54 (48 views)

thanks. This stuff happens when you push a questionable engine. I knew the risk - Solaris 2008-06-06 18:04:04 (45 views)

Going to Hershey Park for the Wife's Birthday on sunday... - Pelican Head 2008-06-06 13:28:12 (47 views)

Lots of catching up to do - shard7 2008-06-06 13:25:32 (61 views)

Oil change and rotate tires on my Civic, then I'll let the oil out of my A4 and look for metal - Solaris 2008-06-06 13:24:53 (67 views)

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