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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Webby the Bear on 19 February 2014, 14:32:35
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Hi guys,
Got the exhaust off today. Fannymould to downpipe nuts were supertight but eased off with a loooong breaker bar.
Hopefully i'll get these studs out ::)
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee402/webbybear1/cat23002_zpsedead87c.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/webbybear1/media/cat23002_zpsedead87c.jpg.html)
The reason for replacement...note the sheered off centre silencer.... I picked it up and ''doink'' broke in two ;D
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee402/webbybear1/cat23003_zpsfbf6bfaf.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/webbybear1/media/cat23003_zpsfbf6bfaf.jpg.html)
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee402/webbybear1/cat23004_zpsb8fbc999.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/webbybear1/media/cat23004_zpsb8fbc999.jpg.html)
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Ps, 6 sided spark plug socket used on the downpipe nuts as suggested. Thanks martin et al :y
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Ps, 6 sided spark plug socket used on the downpipe nuts as suggested. Thanks martin et al :y
Six sided sockets are the dog's kahunas for tight bolts, as I found earlier this week taking my heads off. :y
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Ps, 6 sided spark plug socket used on the downpipe nuts as suggested. Thanks martin et al :y
Six sided sockets are the dog's kahunas for tight bolts, as I found earlier this week taking my heads off. :y
Completely agree.... plus 2ft breaker bars ;D
Can anyone recommend an exhaust paste to use for adding between the joins when I fit the new one? I only have the repair putty which I'm assuming is too thick and not appropriate :y
Oh and brackets for silencer to back box.... any idea what size they are? I got some 48mm ones but they're just a tad too small so I'm thinking 50mm?
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Ps, 6 sided spark plug socket used on the downpipe nuts as suggested. Thanks martin et al :y
Six sided sockets are the dog's kahunas for tight bolts, as I found earlier this week taking my heads off. :y
Completely agree.... plus 2ft breaker bars ;D
Can anyone recommend an exhaust paste to use for adding between the joins when I fit the new one? I only have the repair putty which I'm assuming is too thick and not appropriate :y
Oh and brackets for silencer to back box.... any idea what size they are? I got some 48mm ones but they're just a tad too small so I'm thinking 50mm?
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Fitted well, no paste needed :y
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Ok James thanks :y
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Fitted well, no paste needed :y
Does rather depend on whether it's a decent exhaust too :y
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If I decided to use a paste (just a bit on the flanges where the centre silencer and downpipe join) would a bit of Gun Gum be ok? I'm on a budget and could do with saving as much dough as poss.
ps, I think they're 54mm clamps :)
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No gum gum would not be ok, you need an exhaust jointing paste and not a patching putty
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Ok thanks :)
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Local motor factors will do a little tube for a couple of quid IME. :y
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Local motor factors will do a little tube for a couple of quid IME. :y
Thanks GK..... All on order! :y