EARLY99 UP PIPE

[99powerstroke7.3]

Have to change up pipe gaskets in the driveway in this lovely chicago weather got the turbo off and 1 of 4 bolts removed any suggestions or input would be appreciated.

 

[Freightshaker]

That must be tough from the top. I have not had them apart but when I had my transmission out it looked a lot easier from their. Good luck and try to stay warm.

 

[CSIPSD]

If it were me I would remove the up pipes and babys butt altogether. Unbolt the up pipes from the manifold. Take it into a warm shop and work on it there.

Plan on breaking one or two of the bolts, unless you use lots of heat and PB blaster.

 

[99powerstroke7.3]

Any input on how to tackle this hoping to take them off after work today and get the in the garage

 

[POWER-STRUCK]

if gaskets are bad you can remove bottom bolts and just pull out the up pipes, will need a half moon 10mm wrench, 1/2" deep socket and ratchet , reinstall turbo with y pipe installed on it then place up pipes back in from the bottom, will need a long extension flex joint and good 10mm socket to put the top bolts back in