MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Pre Cat Delete DIY how to?
Post by: marcnazer on April 12, 2013, 04:07:51 pm

Hi guys,

Im looking to do a pre cat delete on my GTI this weekend, weather permitting... Ive heard its a DIY job, could anyone talk me though it or give me any tips before I get the hammer out?

Title: Re: Pre Cat Delete DIY how to?
Post by: skard on April 12, 2013, 04:23:53 pm

A lot of info on this thread

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,41083.0.html

Title: Re: Pre Cat Delete DIY how to?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on April 12, 2013, 06:12:29 pm

Quote from: skard on April 12, 2013, 04:23:53 pm

A lot of info on this thread

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,41083.0.html

That's my thread on Pre-cat removal. Every possible question on the subject with an answer right there  :wink:

Title: Re: Pre Cat Delete DIY how to?
Post by: Mikeygtir on April 15, 2013, 09:48:31 am

I have to say, i followed that write up, and even me being electrical rather than a clanky, i managed it in double jig time!

You do have second thoughts just before you bring the hammer down onto the chisel the first time, but just keep bashing!! lol

Title: Re: Pre Cat Delete DIY how to?
Post by: Scottymon on April 15, 2013, 09:51:54 am

Did you do it on the driveway?  Or is it wise to get it on a lift.

Title: Re: Pre Cat Delete DIY how to?
Post by: Mikeygtir on April 17, 2013, 12:21:30 pm

got a set of ramps, wasnt the best, if you had lifts that would be idea, but its easy enough to do on ramps..

Title: Re: Pre Cat Delete DIY how to?
Post by: Simon_2.0t on April 17, 2013, 12:32:58 pm

This is on my list of jobs to do.

Will take it to my brothers garage to do on the ramps.

Is it a downpipe down or complete exhaust off job? Any tips for bashing the pre cat out? Heard can damage sensors.

Si