Exhaust fixed - thanks to Ray!

Post by **ani** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:09 pm

Having received a sketch of a bracket from Ray I thought I'd share a couple of photos. Fitting this will lessen the vibration which pulls the pipe away from the manifold

Unfortunately the flange (I think that's what it is) is worn so can't get a perfect seal so will eventually have to get a new exhaust on there.

(not sure how to load up two pics so I might have to do them one at a time!)

Post by **ani** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:12 pm

and the second picture

Post by **MarkyB** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:32 pm

Preview between pics does the trick.
You could try silicone sealer on the joint sometimes it works better than gun gum as it stays rubbery.

Post by **Declan_Burns** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:24 pm

Ani,
I did that too-it works. There's an article on here and I think it's on the technical tips section where a copper wire ring (I used 1.5mm²) is used to seal the exhaust manifold and works a treat. It is fitted under the lip of the exhaust pipe and acts as a compression joint. I found however that the older cast clamp was much better than the new one. Try the ring before you buy a new exhaust.

Post by **ani** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:02 pm

Thanks Declan - I'll go and have a look for that. Id rather not have to fit a new exhaust if avoidable -)

Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:06 pm

do you want to come and do mine?

Post by **ani** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:27 pm

OK - best wait till we see if it actually works!! As mentioned the seal isn't perfect so there is still a slight blow

Dammed thing - I need to find out more on this copper wire trick. Haven't found it yet!

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:42 pm

Is this it?

http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.php?page=336

If you click on "Technical Tips" on the left hand column it contains a wealth of useful tips

Post by **ani** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:50 pm

Thanks Lou - believe it is. Short and sweet! Seem like it just copper wire wound around the pipe .......,,, worth a try next time it works it's way loose

Post by **Declan_Burns** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:21 pm

Ani, Louise,
Thats exactly what I was referring to. It's a bit of a fiddle to fit and you have to trim the wire to fit the lip circumference. It tends to always want to slip off until you get the clamp around it but certainly works. I didn't need any sealant either and I have done it several times-never failed.
Well worth a try!

Post by **Declan_Burns** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:02 am

Here's a photo of the exhaust steady on mine. It's basically two L brackets, a clamp and a piece of threaded rod with nuts for adjustment.