Catalytic Install
03-02-2013, 12:24 AM
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Catalytic Install
picked up a Cat thanks to a Rennlist member here locally. Am I kidding myself to think I can install this just using jack stands? I am not worried about seized bolts as things were just professionally reassembled two weeks ago. I am comfortable underneath on my back doing the rod bearings this way in an old NA of mine, but can I physically get to the bolts that i need to get to from this position from the bottom only? be nice, I'm a rookie to turbos
03-02-2013, 01:21 AM
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Yes, no problem. The factory cat is heavy, so a helper would be good, but you can also rest the end of the cat on a jack stand as you undo the front part of it.
03-02-2013, 02:31 AM
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I must say thank to advice from a friend on this board
I bought these ... best money I ever spent PERIOD
http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/p...tl933fmp6luop1
I know they are very expensive but trust me they are worth every penny and more ...
Its hard to put a value on your life ... if ya know what I mean
Regards
Ed
03-02-2013, 11:26 AM
#5
Good find, never saw flat top jackstands out there. When working under the car I use 8 jackstands, 4 for load and 2 for safety and 2 for holding heavy stuff like exhaust. The rear jack mounts in front of rear wheels on the 951 I just do not trust. It's just surface area so the 6ton jacks go on the rear mounts behind the wheels as well. Paranoia! Lol!
03-02-2013, 12:48 PM
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Three Wheelin'
If you don't have to worry about stuck nuts and bolts then it's about a 2 out of 10 on a scale of difficulty. I'd give it a 1 but that stock cat section is a pig.
The torsion bar carrier makes a great place to put jacks in the rear. Since the carrier is round it fits in a regular jack nicely and you don't have to worry about slipping. For the front use the frame rails, there are actually cutouts in the fiberglass underpanel to put a jack there. Make sure you get the jack on the frame rail correctly or you may end up deforming that section.
Good find, never saw flat top jackstands out there. When working under the car I use 8 jackstands, 4 for load and 2 for safety and 2 for holding heavy stuff like exhaust. The rear jack mounts in front of rear wheels on the 951 I just do not trust. It's just surface area so the 6ton jacks go on the rear mounts behind the wheels as well. Paranoia! Lol!
03-02-2013, 03:42 PM
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Good find, never saw flat top jackstands out there. When working under the car I use 8 jackstands, 4 for load and 2 for safety and 2 for holding heavy stuff like exhaust. The rear jack mounts in front of rear wheels on the 951 I just do not trust. It's just surface area so the 6ton jacks go on the rear mounts behind the wheels as well. Paranoia! Lol!
They are really the only jack that should be used on these cars ...
I am Mr **** when it comes to most things, but I am embarrassed to admit I had two major mishaps ( after 20-30 yrs of never having an issue ) in the last 5 yrs.. In truth it has everything to do with my situation, as far as the garage is laid out is concerned, but still...
These are worth every penny ( and that's coming from a guy who throw nickles around like they are manhole covers
) If you don't have to worry about stuck nuts and bolts then it's about a 2 out of 10 on a scale of difficulty. I'd give it a 1 but that stock cat section is a pig.
The torsion bar carrier makes a great place to put jacks in the rear. Since the carrier is round it fits in a regular jack nicely and you don't have to worry about slipping. For the front use the frame rails, there are actually cutouts in the fiberglass underpanel to put a jack there. Make sure you get the jack on the frame rail correctly or you may end up deforming that section.
The torsion bar carrier makes a great place to put jacks in the rear. Since the carrier is round it fits in a regular jack nicely and you don't have to worry about slipping. For the front use the frame rails, there are actually cutouts in the fiberglass underpanel to put a jack there. Make sure you get the jack on the frame rail correctly or you may end up deforming that section.
But that frame rail is somewhat of a bitch to like up jacks that don't have a flat top and not damage those underpanels ... So I used 2x4 etc ...inserts at the top of the jack stand ... but that can make them less stable ...
Best regards
Ed
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03-02-2013, 06:57 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Before anyone gets under a car they just supported with jack stands, take a second and give the car a few shoves from different angles. If the car moves at all you know you have a stand that isn't positioned correctly. I also put one wheel at each corner laying flat on the ground "just in case."