Hey guys im about to install a buscher o2 housing. Honestly how hard is this install? I keep hearing stories of it being hard and all but I guess it depends on the mechanic. Install time? Best 'how to'? Also should I wait for the install till I get a TBE and LICP sometime in the next two weeks? Thanks!

 

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i think there are 1 or 2 other threads in the how to section also. It is some what difficult. I would wait to do it till you get an aftermarket exhaust manifold.

 

It's only difficult in the sense that it's time consuming, and some of the bolts need a bit of encouragement (f*!@k) to get loose. Other than that, your just removing things and putting them back on.

I highly suggest having a 3/8's socket wrench with a swivel head, and a cheater pipe. It will make your world a much more wonderful place. And last of all, DON'T FORGET THE BOLT ON THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE STOCK O2 HOUSING IN THE BACK FACING THE BLOCK.

I would wait for the licp before this install, but the tbe doesn't matter. G/L

 

Don't break any bolts =p

 

Any more info about this install? Turbo manifold removal/install pattern? Thanks!

 

Some type of penetrating oil like PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench.

 

There's several ways to do it. One is to completely remove the turbo with manifold out of the car. This will allow easy access to the bolts. The other is removing the radiator for more room and hopefully you have all the tools to get to the bolt in the back near the block. Either way, it's a total pain in the @$$ just to change some little piece. I wouldn't want to do it again.

 

Heating the bolts works a lot better.

 

i did the install a couple days ago and it took me a few hours to finish installing the o2 housing. i'm 19 and i dont really consider myself a mechanic. the lower heat shield was the worst. the exhaust manifold wasn't as bad as everybody made it seem. i also had to go out and buy a 22mm wrench for the o2 sensor. also i had a little trouble reinstalling the wastegate actuator. i didnt realize i could just pull it outward and push it on. have fun with the install though. and wear some gloves because when i was removing one of the downpipe bolts i ran the back of my hand into a sharp piece of metal and it took a chunk out of me. and PB Blaster makes everything a lot more easier.

 

i believe for the exhaust manifold you remove the 2 14mm nuts on the left and right side. and then you remove the top 12 mm nuts from left to right. and then proceed removing the bottom nuts. everything is still pretty fresh in my mind so you can pm me if you have any questions.

 

i would recommend waiting till you get the LICP and TBE. you're gonna have to remove the stock LICP and DP before you do the install so it would save you some time if you just installed the aftermarket parts the same time. that's what i did

 

Thanks guys!! Ill prolly just wait till I get the TBE and LICP b4 installin

 

the first time taking the stock manifold off is a real PITA with the heat shields etc.. but once those are gone its easy sailing

 

Just did mine tonight. The only two PITA's are removing the lower heat shield, and the o2 sensor. Use a standard 22mm wrench, o2 sensor wrenches suck!

 

lmfao and when you remove the o2 sensor make sure you remember LEFTY LOOSEY, RIGHTY TIGHTY. i dunno what i was thinking when i removed the o2 sensor. i guess it was because i was working upside down at a weird angle and i thought i was loosening it when i was really tightening it. that was embarassing. haha.