downpipe/cat replacement tool

[spewey at comcast.net (Spewey)]

Gadzby@aol.com wrote:

> Ok, guys.  I picked up the TT aluminized cat/downpipe for my '88 16V,
> and now I'm calling a few muffler shops to see about having it
> installed.  One independent muffler store told me they couldn't do it
> since a special tool is needed to help detach the downpipe, and they
> don't have it.  Anyone know what special tool they're talking about?
> 
> Grant
> 

It's a sort of anti c-clamp thing that pries apart springy clamps that 
hold the downpipe to the manifold.  I have one from Schley or 
Assenmacher and it was probably $50.  It's pretty much necessary.

VW tool 3140