I have just bough a acropovic link pipe can i just fit it to my down tubes and fit it to my acropovic exhaust and will it run ok

How much exhaust is coming out, sounds like a collapsed muffler/clogged catalytic converter. Run it for about 20 minutes in your driveway, being careful, NOT TO TOUCH components. Move your hand from rear to front, it should feel about the same amount of heat coming off all the rear most pipes. Very hot toward front. If a blockage, as your hand passes over the parts of the system, you will feel a difference.

The accumulation of condensation in the vent piping is more than likly the problem. I am guessing the vent piping is either 3-inch or 2-inch. You need to splice in a "T" fitting reduced down to 3/4-inch with a 3/4-inch tubing attached and run this to a sutible drain. This will drain the condensation elimiating the accumulation in the vent assembly. Install this "T" fitting about 3-feet down stream from the vent motor.These supples and fittings can be found at a Home Depot or Lowes store.

Assuming everything is back toether properly and was not the problem the frst place, remove the exhaust pipe to expose the exhaust ports to ensure they are not carbon block. Also check the exhaust it self for a spark arrestor screen that could hve been carbon fouled and clogged. Cannot free flow because of the problems noted above, you will not be able to run a two-stroke engine reliably.

1 - Remove the turbocharger intake tube
2 - Disconnect the charge air cooler inlet pipe
3 - Remove the push pins on turbo cowl
4 - Disconnect the turbo VGT solenoid
5 - Remove the oil supply tube
6 - Using the special tool, remove the oil feed tube
7 - Remove clamp from the turbo down pipe
8 - Remove the clamp from the turbo inlet
9 - Loosen the exhaust inlet pipe-to-EGR cooler clamp
10 - Loosen the RH & LH exhaust inlet pipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts
11 - Remove the rear turbocharger mounting bolt
12 - Remove the front mounting bolts
13 - Position the turbocharger and remove the turbocharger drain tube
14 - Remove the turbocharger

If you cant do it with these instructions put down your wrench and take to a dealership for a professional to work on it

Exhaust Manifold - Removal & Installation3.0L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, please familiarize yourself with safety procedures.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Heat shields Lower splash shields Exhaust front pipes Secondary air tubes Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube Exhaust manifold
   

To install:



Fig. Right exhaust manifold torque sequence-3.0L engine



Fig. Left exhaust manifold torque sequence-3.0L engine

1. Install the exhaust manifolds. Tighten the fasteners in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm)
   2. Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm)
      
2. Install or connect the following:
   Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube Secondary air tubes Exhaust front pipes Lower splash shields Heat shields Negative battery cable
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

continue...

Right-Hand
Removal

1. Remove spark plug heat shield (12A406).
   

1. Remove distributor to spark plug wires (12286) using Spark Plug Wire Remover T74P-6666-A.
   
1. Disconnect muffler inlet pipe.
   
1. If equipped with secondary air injection, disconnect the secondary air injection check valve tube (9B480).
   
1. Remove attaching bolts and right exhaust manifold (9430).
   
1. Inspect joint faces for signs fo exhaust leaks, cracks or any defect that would make exhaust manifold unfit for use
   

Left-Hand Removal






1. Remove oil level indicator tube (6754).

1. Remove spark plug heat shield.
   

1. Remove distributor to spark plug wires using Spark Plug Wire Remover T74P-6666-A.
   

1. Disconnect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube (9D477). If equipped with air injection, disconnect the secondary air injection check valve tube.
   

1. Disconnect muffler inlet pipe.
   

1. Remove attaching bolts and exhaust manifold (9431).
   

1. Inspect joint faces for signs of exhaust leaks, cracks or any defect that would make the exhaust manifold unfit for use.
   

Installation

1. Clean mating surfaces of right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold and cylinder head (6049). Clean mounting flange of right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold and inlet pipe(s). Clean mounting surface for air injection tube or right exhaust manifold. Apply light film of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold.
   

1. Position right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold on cylinder head. Install attaching bolts and washers, starting at fourth bolt hole from front of each right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold. Tighten bolts to 34-47 Nm (25-35 lb-ft), working from center right to both ends.
   
1. Position inlet pipes to right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold. Install attaching nuts and tighten to 34-47 Nm (25-35 lb-ft).
   
1. Position the secondary air injection check valve tube and the secondary air injection tube gasket (9C435) at rear of right-hand exhaust manifold. Install attaching bolts and tighten to 19-25 Nm (14-18 lb-ft).
   
1. Attach the secondary air injection manifold tube (9B449) to left-hand exhaust manifold fitting (located under EGR tube). Tighten nut to 30-40 Nm (22-30 lb-ft).
   
1. Attach the secondary air injection check valve tube to rear of right-hand cylinder head. Tighten bolts to 75-85 Nm (56-62 lb-ft).
   
1. Connect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube to left exhaust manifold, if removed. Tighten nut to 53-72 Nm (39-53 lb-ft).
   
1. Install spark plug heat shield and distributor to spark plug wires.
   
1. Install oil level indicator tube to left exhaust manifold, if removed. Tighten nut to 13-24 Nm (10-18 lb-ft).
   
2. Start engine (6007) and check for exhaust leaks.
   

Hope this helps you...WF †

Chrome will turn blue on exhaust when there is oil present on the chrome. This is a natural transition on new pipes. Try wiping the pipes down so any oil residue is gone. A lot of times new bikes are wiped down with a petroleum based agent to make them rust proof for shipping. The bluing is going to be permanent, you could equalize it by adding some oil to the less blue pipe.

probably not the lines are usually attached to the frame rail behind the tank.