installing intercooler(y pipe)

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    Ok i replaced my pcv vale and am having one hell of a time getting the y pipe back on the turbo. All parts are wrx oem. There isn't much room for me to get my hands in there so what is the trick for getting this y pipe on the turbo!

    Seems so easy yet the intercooler fits in pretty snug so there is much room to try and wiggle the pipe(intercooler) back on either.

    lil help?
     
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    Got it

    disregard. I managed to get it on, apparently i wasn't cursing loud enough.

    Used that little lever on the side of the y pipe as leverage to get it started onto the turbo. Im guessing thats why its there.
     
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    Yeah, you usually need to hit at least 20db before the intercooler opens up enough to slide on. No swearing under your breath.
     
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    Yeah it was a test of patience thats for sure. So it on but now i'm not reaching the boost I was before so hopefully it cause is the bov gasket that I managed to bend upon reinstall.

    Always gotta be something.
     
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