Does anyone have any tips for installing exhaust bolts? I am trying to reinstall the exhaust down pipe to the back of the turbo. I have changed my fair share of head gaskets on these cars by now, but I don't ever remember having this much trouble. The bolts are new from dorman/HELP, and are identical in length, as are the springs. I used a floor jack to help hold the pipe in position. I must have fought with it for two hours before calling it quits. It seems the bolt isn't long enough for me to get the nut started before compressing the spring. Any advice would be most appreciated!
thanks,
Lee