New exhaust + repairs to frame
Discussion
Nice.
Without trying to high jack the thread but its kind of on the same lines. The 3ltr exhaust bolts together using the triangular shapped gaskets used in a ford transit 80-100.
Apparently this shape is on the down pipe to cat on the transit but they are different over the range of models like petrol diesel etc. Anyone know more info?
Bondy
Without trying to high jack the thread but its kind of on the same lines. The 3ltr exhaust bolts together using the triangular shapped gaskets used in a ford transit 80-100.
Apparently this shape is on the down pipe to cat on the transit but they are different over the range of models like petrol diesel etc. Anyone know more info?
Bondy
It's been away over a month now but the job just grew like Topsy. The amount of corroded frame was a real bummer and I hadn't really thought it was going to need so much cutting out. Over the years, I thought it was just my hearing that was going because I couldn't hear the 'whoosh' from behind my head that was there when I bought it. Turned out that wastegates were seized open, manifolds were cracked, etc. Normal service should be resumed shortly - must be pretty obvious how excited I'm getting now: rabbiting away on here instead of getting some invoices out!
And another photo.....
And another photo.....
Owd t
t said:
t said: It's been away over a month now but the job just grew like Topsy. The amount of corroded frame was a real bummer and I hadn't really thought it was going to need so much cutting out. Over the years, I thought it was just my hearing that was going because I couldn't hear the 'whoosh' from behind my head that was there when I bought it. Turned out that wastegates were seized open, manifolds were cracked, etc. Normal service should be resumed shortly - must be pretty obvious how excited I'm getting now: rabbiting away on here instead of getting some invoices out!
And another photo.....
Is that a brace for the front turbo?And another photo.....
Bondy
Owd tt said:
t said: This shot shows how much of the frame needed replacing. It had corroded from inside - Leon thought that water was allowed to get into it prior to the car being assembled. 
Leon is of course wrong. Any water in the chassis rails when it was made, providing it was totally sealed, would corrode away til it was dry or had no more O2 available, i.e. it would get to a point and then cease. The sort of rot you are describing needs ongoing water and air exposure.The drilled and screwed aluminium floorpan must be the culprit with dozens of holes drilled into the chassis rails all letting moisture in.
I have a major concern about Nobles doing what Vitesses used to do.
Anyone else seen any significant rust in their car chassis?
Regards
Paul C
mine is rust free so far (never goes out in the rain), but i have seen some shocking ones
the story i heard is the factory left some frames out in the rain before they were painted
i plan to drill my chassis and waxoil when i get time
i waxoiled my fiesta when it was nearly new and it goes out in all weather, its nearly 20 years old and never has it needed any welding etc, i believe that waxoil does work if you use it early on
the story i heard is the factory left some frames out in the rain before they were painted
i plan to drill my chassis and waxoil when i get time
i waxoiled my fiesta when it was nearly new and it goes out in all weather, its nearly 20 years old and never has it needed any welding etc, i believe that waxoil does work if you use it early on
mgbond said:
Without trying to high jack the thread but its kind of on the same lines. The 3ltr exhaust bolts together using the triangular shapped gaskets used in a ford transit 80-100.
Apparently this shape is on the down pipe to cat on the transit but they are different over the range of models like petrol diesel etc. Anyone know more info?
Over here in the States, these are standard 2 1/2" (I think that was the pipe size, but I'm having a senior moment and can't remember for certain...) 3-bolt exhaust flange gaskets, available at any auto parts store. If you can find them, use the solid copper or aluminum gaskets - they last much, much, much longer than the pressed fiber ones, even the fiber ones with the sheet metal centers.Apparently this shape is on the down pipe to cat on the transit but they are different over the range of models like petrol diesel etc. Anyone know more info?
Some pics of exhaust system and chassis repair.
Leon has jigs done for all parts of the exhaust including the manifolds.
Spec:
Manifolds in 321 stainless.
Divorced flange downpipes for better spoolup, 321 stainless.
Hi-Flow 200 cell cats.
Rest of system in 304 stainless.
All work comes with warrenty.
If anyone wants prices or details, give him a call on 07811196727.
Leon has jigs done for all parts of the exhaust including the manifolds.
Spec:
Manifolds in 321 stainless.
Divorced flange downpipes for better spoolup, 321 stainless.
Hi-Flow 200 cell cats.
Rest of system in 304 stainless.
All work comes with warrenty.
If anyone wants prices or details, give him a call on 07811196727.
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