hey guys i am 90% done with my greddy tt install i just need some help for those of you who have installed it yourselves. I am installing it in the car.how did you tighten the outer bolt on the wastegate where it bolts to the down pipe adapter. Its the only bolt i cant seem to get anything on. i have tried wrenches (regular,stubby, angled) all types of sockets and crows feet with no luck any help would be greatly appreciated boost is so close i can taste it lol thanks
alan

 

if i am correct in thinking which bolt you are talking about, you need to break off the end of the correct size allen key and then use a i guess a 12mm or whatever diameter the key is and turn it using that. This is what i did to connect one of the bolts on the wastegate, not sure if its the one you are talking about.

 

the allen key bolts are the ones that bolt it to the manifold im talking about the ones that bolt it to the down pipe adapter, where the exhaust gases exit into the exhaust stream.

 

take a full size wrench and cut it so its really short, then you have to cram your hand in there and tighten it, get a few friends over to help. sometimes doing it all yourself can be crazy, also one of your friends will just do it the first time with ease.

 

Mine was done with the motor out so I can't help here.
Good Luck! It will be worth it when you are done.

 

I used a modifed crows foot. Ground it down until it fit, socket extension. Used a small amount of puddy to keep the bolt on the crows foot until bolt threaded. One 100th of a turn at a time!! Took forever!!!

If I had to do it all again, definitely would have pulled the motor.

 

thanks for the help guys ill try your suggestions and keep you guys updated ill post some pics of the install too. ^^^couldnt agree with you more next time i will pull the motor lol

 

still no luck also i cant get the passanger rear turbo bolt or the inter cooler pipe to fit one that side this is a nightmare i just wanna finish im so close any other help

 

Alan,

You just gotta get up there and do it man..

Bend a wrench, get someone with some small forearms to do it.. It took me and my bud 5 hours for just those 2 bolts.. It takes patience and a little bit of customizing your tool(s) to get the job done..

Most def. next time going to pull the motor!

Take your time, dont throw tools across the garage and get it done!

 

I definately took "some breathers" and then went back to the car after a few hours and went at it again! Just be persistant!