86 Turbo Crossover pipe hell

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I got the pipe in!!

Thanks for all the tips! I loosened everything (exhaust headers, turbo to xover bolts, wastegate nuts) and then used two clamps (https://www.timbecon.com.au/pony-jorgen ... heavy-duty) to pull the xover and exhaust header together.

I then could put in my alignment punch and then a screwdriver. With a bit of swearing and effort, I could get the first bolt in and then very quickly a second one and a third. After a break, I very swiftly could get the last 3 bolts in on the other side. Then I just tightened all the bolts of the xover to turbo side and wastegate. I'm happy as a clam!
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Mega 💪

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Yippee!! Congrats!


(You remembered the gaskets/seals, right? :shifty: )

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Tom wrote: Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:38 am Yippee!! Congrats!


(You remembered the gaskets/seals, right? :shifty: )
Yes :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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I'm just rereading this thread and it brings a big smile to my face. Working on this car gives me a lot of satisfaction!
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