Daimler V12 Series 1 - Exhaust System
Daimler V12 Series 1 - Exhaust System
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mph

Original Poster:

2,376 posts

311 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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I'm currently in the process of re-commissioning a very original Daimler Double Six. Of all the things I didn't expect to have problems with it was the exhaust system.

No one appears to stock a full system for these cars and the various stainless items I have been offered are quite frankly awful.

None of the usual, major suppliers have been able to help.

After a lot of internet searching, and some very helpful advice, I've managed to get hold of an almost complete, original mild steel system.

The only part I'm now missing is the rh front downpipe. It's a long shot, but can anyone here offer suggestions as to where else I could try for this item ?






TooMany2cvs

29,008 posts

155 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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Have you tried PD Gough?

loose cannon

6,057 posts

270 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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Have a look on www.angloparts.com There online parts catalogue show them for a v12 series 1
If you don't have any joy elsewhere.

The Surveyor

7,624 posts

266 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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If you draw a blank, you could get a new section made.

AAS in Newburn are exceptional and made some new intermediate sections for the Mexico using the old sections as a pattern for not a great deal of money in stainless. He has a long waiting list for full sections but can fit in small jobs if persuaded.

www.aas-exhausts.co.uk

Worth a try if you're stuck.

Paul

skeggysteve

5,724 posts

246 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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Can't help with the exhaust but I can tell you how to get it running on all 12.

Replace all the vacuum pipe in the engine bay and I mean all off them! Make sure the carbs are set up correctly.

Sorry if's a bit 'teach Grandma to suck eggs' but I'd thought I say just in case.

mph

Original Poster:

2,376 posts

311 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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Anglo parts show the part but list the stock as 0. I've sent them an email just in case.

Worst case scenario I can get something made but it will be quite difficult as the original isn't usable as a pattern and access is very tight.

Another option I'm looking at is modifying a Series 2 downpipe.

loose cannon

6,057 posts

270 months

Wednesday 6th January 2016
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Good luck with it beautiful cars cloud9

cahami

1,248 posts

235 months

Wednesday 6th January 2016
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Sc parts group ltd have it listed as available

mph

Original Poster:

2,376 posts

311 months

Wednesday 6th January 2016
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Not available from AngloParts, three weeks delivery. I've sent off an enquiry to SC Parts. Haven't found them very reliable in the past but worth a try.

Strangely I have managed to locate several LH downpipes. Have now decided to buy one of these and modify it.



craigjm

21,383 posts

229 months

Wednesday 6th January 2016
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AJ6 engineering?

GadgeS3C

4,727 posts

193 months

Thursday 7th January 2016
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TooMany2cvs said:
Have you tried PD Gough?
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