*MAXXD* Ollie's Nissan 200SX S14a

[OllieWestwood]

Okies....update time!

Tonight began the start of the end of the exhaust system, with the plan being to remove the original downpipe and pre cat, cat, elbow and manifold as well as the turbo.

We managed to free 2 of the downpipe nits fairly easily, one however has been (and currently still is) a pain. Tight space means the grinder could only get so much so were hoping to drop the turbo to make access better.

Whilst Lee was getting shards of metal in his eyes I managed to disconect the rear of the exhaust without too much hassle and the air filter and intercooler hot pipe assembly all came off.

The most suprising thing we found is that my turbo elbow is undoing itself!!!! 2 nuts have long gone and the bolt is loose and half unwinded!

Tomorrow I am going to drop the fluids out the engine, both oil and coolant so I can remove the turbo hoses again ready fo replacement.

Another hour after should see the manifold and turbo removed from the car and then the rebuild can begin.