Warguello5113
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Over the weekend I attempted to install the APR downpipe on my 2014 gti. Everything seemed to be going well (removal of OEM downpipe from turbo with some PB blaster removal of o2 sensors, etc) until i went to install the APR downpipe (kit DPK0002); it would not fit.
At first I thought it was the wrong part number (number on DP is: DPH0001) but a call today to APR proved it was correct. Called performance shops and they mentioned they never really had trouble installing this particular downpipe. So what could be wrong?
I was troubleshooting and thought, could the stud have bent while removing the nuts or warped over time with the heat, or mix of both? Does this make sense? Im sure it would take a lot of effort to bang one out of shape from impact while removing (i would have known if i made any impact on them--i didnt).
Long story short, I put the original DP and picked up new studs and bolts to install this weekend.
Has anyone come across this issue installing an APR DP or similar issue? Im looking to troubleshoot further. Last resort would be to have it installed at a shop.
At first I thought it was the wrong part number (number on DP is: DPH0001) but a call today to APR proved it was correct. Called performance shops and they mentioned they never really had trouble installing this particular downpipe. So what could be wrong?
I was troubleshooting and thought, could the stud have bent while removing the nuts or warped over time with the heat, or mix of both? Does this make sense? Im sure it would take a lot of effort to bang one out of shape from impact while removing (i would have known if i made any impact on them--i didnt).
Long story short, I put the original DP and picked up new studs and bolts to install this weekend.
Has anyone come across this issue installing an APR DP or similar issue? Im looking to troubleshoot further. Last resort would be to have it installed at a shop.
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