Stock down pipe removal

IBSTROKIN · Mar 14, 2014

Trying disconnect the stock down pipe from the turbo and after I loosen the clamp the down pipe still won't budge. I took the nut off the clamp but the clamp is still not loose. I am missing something?

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Stroked777 · Mar 14, 2014

Only way is to take the cab off to keep it intact, or cut the down pipe in half as high up as you can, it is a double walled pipe

IBSTROKIN · Mar 14, 2014

I am not taking it out. Just need to move it to the side.

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Csilva187 · Mar 14, 2014

Pry baby pry.

Stroked777 · Mar 14, 2014

Make sure the clamp is completely off, then it should come right off

2wd-fire · Mar 14, 2014

IBSTROKIN said:
Trying disconnect the stock down pipe from the turbo and after I loosen the clamp the down pipe still won't budge. I took the nut off the clamp but the clamp is still not loose. I am missing something?

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Small flat screw driver. There are three sides to it make sure they all pop up

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IBSTROKIN · Mar 14, 2014

Yeah that must be my problem the clamp is still on. I figured the clamp would loosen right up after I took the nut off

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drunk on diesel · Mar 14, 2014

2wd-fire said:
Small flat screw driver. There are three sides to it make sure they all pop up

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BING! This... v-band clamps typically have three sections that actually bite the pipe. You need to get a flat head screwdriver under each section and twist in order to pop it off. Once they're cranked down and go through a bunch of heat cycles, they tend to not want to let go! LOL