Hi, Guest
02-13-2014, 05:10 AM
(02-12-2014, 12:47 PM)02_Zx3 Wrote: Does anyone have the DIY on a flex pipe removal on a 2002 Focus Zx3 Zetec? Any suggestions on where to get one for a good price? (in Toronto) Also wanted to know if there is a DIY for the zetec header removal with pictures and help with those rusty bolts. Thanks, any suggestions will help.
Just looking at the Ford service DVD and they don't even have a "how to" for flex pipe removal - from the diagram it looks like just 4 bolts - 2 at the cat pipe and 2 at the exhaust pipe. If it's all original, you should be prepared to simply cut them off.
The ex. header looks pretty simple too:
From below:
Detach catalyst bracket and disconnect oxygen sensor.
From above:
Remove heat shield - 4 bolts
Remove air cleaner housing
Detach MAF plug
Detach PCV hose
Detach intake hose
Remove EGR tube
Detach catalytic conv from header - 3 bolts
Detach manifold from head - 9 bolts.
Flex pipes from Ford are uber expensive ($300-ish) but they are available in the aftermarket (eg Walker) - and there's probably a few of us who have SVT or other exhaust systems that have a used one in their stash - like I do.
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *