fitting exhaust

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bobajob
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Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Location: Christchurch, Dorset

fitting exhaust

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I'm trying to fit early downpipes (with the recess) to a late engine (from an x1) that originally had the non-recessed down pipes. I've bought new castleated nuts and gaskets and have a assortment of collets. There are 2 type of collet, long and short. I'm pretty certain that the longer collets go with the readier downpipes but I can't bet the pipes to locate securely when I tighten the castleated nuts. We fully tightened there is still a lot of play. I'm assuming I fitting the collets the correct way round with the wide end facing the cylinder head.

Any help gratefully received!

Thanks

Bob
bobajob
Posts: 106
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 18:34
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Location: Christchurch, Dorset

Re: fitting exhaust

Post by bobajob »

OK, I've sorted it, although won't be completely sure until the engine is running. I used the larger collets / split rings and cleaned the threads and gave it another go. I was surprised just how tight the castle nuts need to be, no wonder they get chewed up.
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