D I Y fitting 3 inch exhaust

[driller]

Guys need help
how far of the ground does my patrol have to be to fit the engine pipe without removing the swaybar
cheers

[billyj]

without knowing what engine/turbo/exhaust its a bit like asking how longs a piece of string

that said i fitted a heavily modified 3" system from a gu zd30 to my gq tb42e turbo in a couple of hours without lifting the vehicle off the ground exhaust was built in 3 pieces

[Rumcajs]

No need to lift the car up mate, however if yours is ZD30 powered then the OEM dump pipe/DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) will not come off unless you drop LH side of the sway bar (front).

Regards

[gubigfish]

When trying to get the dump of mine to fit the port for the EGT gauge sensor, the exhaust couldn't be got to without unbolting the swaybar properly, soon as this was done it was a much easier job.

[Hodge]

I had no issues when fitting a 3" system to my 2009 Crd. Just had the car on stands, so the front wheels were just off the ground. I'm sure I didn't have to get anything out of the way. The big bitch is the exhaust studs... I invented new swear words during fitting on both the 3L and the 4.2L.

[driller]

thanks guy's
I should have mentioned 2014 zd30 patrol and a redback 3 inch exhaust

[Bacho86]

thanks guy's
I should have mentioned 2014 zd30 patrol and a redback 3 inch exhaust

Interested to hear how you go fitting the redback - I'm ready for an exhaust upgrade but still tossing up options (2.75" vs 3") / brands etc


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[driller]

thanks for feedback and will let you know how I go I have a set of ramps and will use them
cheers

[driller]

Well finally finished
what a bloody job it would be easier if you have small hands and getting the turbo heat shield off was an adventure
as im retired the time frame didn't concern me but if its your only vehicle and needed every day might be a different story.
I had to take the sway bar off on the passenger side and push it back then under the engine pipe as it was different length to OEM one.
I am happy with the difference tho as the car pulls better now.
cheers

[BigRAWesty]

Well finally finished
what a bloody job it would be easier if you have small hands and getting the turbo heat shield off was an adventure
as im retired the time frame didn't concern me but if its your only vehicle and needed every day might be a different story.
I had to take the sway bar off on the passenger side and push it back then under the engine pipe as it was different length to OEM one.
I am happy with the difference tho as the car pulls better now.
cheers
I took the actuator and mount off.
That made the removal of the heat sheild much easier..
And yea sway bar off makes it much easier to install the dump pipe.

[Pricey87]

Hey guys, I'm going to be installing an exhaust on my 2013 CRD over the coming weekend. I attempted the dreaded heat shield removal and failed not so long ago. I've read that if I remove the actuator from the bracket, it makes life easier. Has anyone got any instructions on how to do this? Or any other tips of how to get that Bl**dy thing out?
I had removed second battery, catch Can and intercooler piping. I could get it over the actuator easy enough but it was still getting caught on something and wouldn't come out.

[Rumcajs]

I wouldn't touch the actuator! The heat shield comes off, but not the way everyone thinks. You need to tilt it forward from the memory and then sideways to slip it out.....

I have a note somewhere how it is done, I wrote it down for next time LOL, just need to find it.....

Regards