removing dp's to make Piggies for 6spd manual ???

[osiris07]

I got every thing i need to do so till i got to the heat shield above the front drive axles "3 allen bolts" well i got the two on the sides but HOW THE FUCK DO YOU GET THE TOP BOLT OUT ??????? please and thank you. . . patience and determination is key but there has to be more to it then that can some one give me there two penny's if they have done this and only if you have done this. . .

[spinall4]

oh boy gl shawn, did you get a new gasket set yet? if so what did that run you?

[jpm757]

cut the allen wrench and stick the end in the socket then use a bunch extensions

[TipTucker01]

these were a ***** when i first took them out. but yea you need to buy an allen head "socket" and get like a foot or so of extensions. then take off the wheel and it's super easy.

[lbs4]

save the hassle and like they said, go buy a set of 3/8 drive socket allen and hex head sets. they will pay out in the end if you do a lot of your own work.

[Dutchsider]

I have multiple extensions and flex bits specifically for sh*t like this

[osiris07]

Thanks every one it all makes sence now when i get my car back in the shop on the lift i'll get'er done and let you know how i make out. Again thank's!!!

[imola]

It's a bitch to get it out so be sure to not put it back in next time

[gmann]

It's a bitch to get it out so be sure to not put it back in next time

If you like cooked rubber. With the right tools it is VERY easy to R&R.


Get allen head sockets, maybe even ball end allen sockets. Also wobble extensions. Napa sells decent tools at a reasonable price, if you don't use tools much Harbor freight sells them, also but are lower quality by far.

[jpm757]

put the heat shields back on, just leave the middle bolt out

[osiris07]

i have all the tools needed just not the approach from said such Audizine member, Members!!!! again thank you I know this can be done

[spinall4]

http://www.s4biturbo.com/art-piggiepipes.php

[bigern45]

theres actually a cut out for these bolts and are easily accessable from the inner fender, and i would suggest reinstalling them. not too hard to do at all.

[osiris07]

and the gasket set shipped to the door is $26.50

[joe dub]

yah wheel off and a long extension its cake

[MikeyB3]

yah wheel off and a long extension its cake

This, and a 2nd person. Working together and both of you having patience is crucial. Thankfully, my buddy has the patience of a saint, and I do not. It was balanced. But many extensions are key.

One guy turns the bolt a little from the bottom, then another from the top of the car. Rinse, repeat. It's a major PITA, but a major sense of accomplishment and worth the reward afterward.

[jms-4]

This, and a 2nd person. Working together and both of you having patience is crucial. Thankfully, my buddy has the patience of a saint, and I do not. It was balanced. But many extensions are key.

One guy turns the bolt a little from the bottom, then another from the top of the car. Rinse, repeat. It's a major PITA, but a major sense of accomplishment and worth the reward afterward.

Same here, but we did it differently. One guy under the car holding the allen socket and the other on the outside of the car with all of the extensions turning the bolt.

Patience is key. On this job, trying to go quickly is going to cost you somewhere.

[WhssssS401]

I did my piggies about 2 weeks ago and it went very smooth, With the axle shield I just took 2 long extensions and with my wheel still on just warped my arm around the suspension as I was laying under the car and got at the bolt in the middle from the top of the shield. I kinda found it worse to put it back in place, (take the wheel off, much easier anyway) The other bolt I found extremely difficult was the third dp bolt on the right on the drivers side dp, the axle is in the way for a normal wrench and just plain awkward. I ended up using a 6" extension then a 45 deg swivel and then another 6" extension. (buy a 17MM 90 deg swivel closed wrench) much much easier for the dp bolts. well anyway here are a few picks of the DP's and gutting them. I did the cut, gut and weld on the Downpipes.

[osiris07]

Nice Thanks. . . you change your gaskets?

[WhssssS401]

I actually reused my gaskets. They looked to be in good shape but I plan on doing custom dp's later so I will be replacing the gasket then. It's not a bad idea to replace to old gasket though.

[osiris07]

plan on doing custom dp's later??? keep me updated!!

[BITRBO]

cut the allen wrench and stick the end in the socket then use a bunch extensions

Dude, you know they sell allen head sockets, right? No need to hack up a perfectly good allen wrench

I did my piggies about 2 weeks ago and it went very smooth, With the axle shield I just took 2 long extensions and with my wheel still on just warped my arm around the suspension as I was laying under the car and got at the bolt in the middle from the top of the shield. I kinda found it worse to put it back in place, (take the wheel off, much easier anyway) The other bolt I found extremely difficult was the third dp bolt on the right on the drivers side dp, the axle is in the way for a normal wrench and just plain awkward. I ended up using a 6" extension then a 45 deg swivel and then another 6" extension. (buy a 17MM 90 deg swivel closed wrench) much much easier for the dp bolts. well anyway here are a few picks of the DP's and gutting them. I did the cut, gut and weld on the Downpipes.

Exactly, but you forgot one adjective: RATCHETING!

OP, lots of extensions and THIS will save your life:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...9304_200319304

[Short4Law]

Forgive me in still learning the S4, but I though I read that you can get to the DP from the top of the motor.. ???

[pntballer101]

Hated the dp on my s4 worst thing to do in my opinion but worth it when your finished