Woody2000 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Hi have a new exhaust being fitted but the nut/thread has sheared on one of the mountings so car was returned to me 😡 i need to get this apart then the downpioe can be replaced is there a easy way or carbs off ,exhaust manifold off with down pipe attached then drill out and replace with stainless bolts thanks for any help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody2000 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 It’s the 3 bolts on bottom of manifold to first part of the down pipe .He heated them all up and the first one broke will have a look at the other two just loosen them off in situ or take the carbs etc off ?? He said that it is a pain in the arse and don’t have enough time to sort these out as they are filled booked weeks and weeks ahead and only a small area for parking in the yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 It sounds like the so-called "specialist" has a "can't be arsed" attitude to any job that couldn't be done by a trained monkey. That's pretty typical for high street tyre and exhaust places, these days. As Mathew says, this is absolutely a reasonable DIY proposition if you can muster the courage. If you struggle to cleanly remove the studs it's possible to drill them all through and use bolts and nuts - my Vitesse has been like that as long as I've owned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 if you replace the tuds or do as many do like rob suggested drill thro and use a bolt but always use proper brass nuts then they wont seize like https://www.jamespaddock.co.uk/brass-nut-exhaust-downpipe-mk1-3 or similar you can get the exhaust manifold off and leave the inlet and carbs in place access to all nuts is a fiddle but its possible Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody2000 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: if you replace the tuds or do as many do like rob suggested drill thro and use a bolt but always use proper brass nuts then they wont seize like https://www.jamespaddock.co.uk/brass-nut-exhaust-downpipe-mk1-3 or similar you can get the exhaust manifold off and leave the inlet and carbs in place access to all nuts is a fiddle but its possible Pete Ok Pete thanks will do that I think will-let you know how it goes 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 there are only a few nuts to remove i dont think the hassle of lining up lying on your back is worth it and its a long way up to the flange from down under Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody2000 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Pete do I loosen or take the nuts off the inlet / exhaust to get the manifold off thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 cant remember its been a long while ago but i would say YES as it has to lift away from the studs IE towards the wheel arch > it wont drop as the studs make a location effect dont force anything if all the relevant fitting are removed it will be obviously loose if it doesnt move look for the hidden ones under the inlet Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 you got it like rubber slivers they have this ability to hide even with the glasses on upside down Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 21/10/2021 at 05:48, Woody2000 said: He said that it is a pain in the arse and don’t have enough time to sort these out as they are filled booked weeks and weeks ahead and only a small area for parking in the yard If that's a professional exhaust fitter then he broke it, he repairs it, and properly. You don't break someone's car, which means the exhaust is not fitted properly and may cause all sorts of problems, and then walk away claiming you're too busy to sort it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody2000 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Right got to this point and still can’t get it apart can’t get anything on the nuts maybe I could cut the exhaust so I can lift it out then out a sleeve on it to take it back to the exhaust place to finish it off !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 have you separated the middle pipe from the down pipe ??? if you can split it here the down pipe should lift upwards out the engine bay with a fiddle Ive got a 1 7/8" dia flex sleeve about 12" long if you need a joiner going spare i used but not needed now Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody2000 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 I am going to ask the place where I’m getting it finished to provide the sleeve piece then I can fix it just to get it back to them to finish the stainless down pipe piece but thanks for all the help as usual 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody2000 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 Quick update cut the exhaust off underneath and wiggled it out now just have to get two studs out and a broken one then replace with parts supplied by Winn’s east grindstead very quick delivery highly recommended 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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