- 1. Exhaust Downpipe problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:57:36 -0500
- A pesky problem with the downpipe/manifold connection on the exhaust of my 68 Midget 1275. I don't seem to be able to get the flange tight. It leaks exhaust and the downpipe rattles against the mani
- /html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00450.html (7,489 bytes)
- 2. Re: Exhaust Downpipe problem (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:03:29 -0400
- Do you have the donut gasket? It does NOT take the copper triangel, that's for 1500s and Spitfires. Also use a jack under the pipe when you offer it up, this keeps it tight to the manifold. Since mo
- /html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00455.html (7,157 bytes)
- 3. Re: Exhaust Downpipe problem (score: 1)
- Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 19:27:03 -0500
- usually drill thru and use bolts. (new stainless with lock washers) I would suggest locknuts, too. The donut tends to seat in a bit the first few times it is run and even with lock washers I have ha
- /html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00456.html (7,171 bytes)
- 4. Re: Exhaust Downpipe problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 02:17:38 -0500
- Thanks, guys. Wednesday or Thursday I will get the car up on stands and see what I've got. I don't think the studs are stripped out as I was able to put pretty good torque on the nuts. Maybe one or m
- /html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00465.html (8,048 bytes)
- 5. Re: Exhaust Downpipe problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:45:55 -0500
- Very important also, is to ensure you have the clamp and bracket going to the bellhousing. Without that the exhaust is swinging on the rear mount and flexing at your problem flange. The pipe must be
- /html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00466.html (8,658 bytes)
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