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by fuerte
Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Re: front down pipe removal-thanks everyone
Replies: 11
Views: 25215

Re: front down pipe removal

You have the right manifold. Problem is getting the nuts off the existing studs without shearing the studs, not easy. The shame of it is, it used to be the kind of job I did for pleasure. If I only could do that again ! Yeah thats what the mechanic says.He is concerned he may shear them off. The pr...
by fuerte
Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:21 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Re: front down pipe removal-thanks everyone
Replies: 11
Views: 25215

Re: front down pipe removal

There is NO difference in the exhaust System on the 24v between early & last :!: The CAT is 440mm long Kit I am sorry I dont understand.Maybe my reply is misworded. I dont mean to frustrate you. I understood your first reply then your second confused me. I am no good at explaining stuff in writing....
by fuerte
Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Re: front down pipe removal-thanks everyone
Replies: 11
Views: 25215

Re: front down pipe removal

Simple way to tell the two types of front pipes to KL 24v engine is Early - with ‘pre-CAT’. There is no holes for the O2 sensor, the down pipe is shorter Late type NO ‘pre-CAT’, there will be a treaded hole below the flange on each of the down pipe. Plus the down pipe is longer. Kit Great thanks.Me...
by fuerte
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Re: front down pipe removal-thanks everyone
Replies: 11
Views: 25215

Re: front down pipe removal

Every single bleeding seller on ebay now and in april says theirs wont fit my car. But I have a late no precat so if am I understanding you all correctly that they will fit mine. In which case I must have the right one. Top tip dont buy a low mileage always garaged probe thinking you got lucky as it...
by fuerte
Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:50 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Re: front down pipe removal-thanks everyone
Replies: 11
Views: 25215

Re: front down pipe removal

Yes I checked you message today and there was just the company and price which I couldnt find. Mine was from online automotive not on ebay.Part no MAZ 8039.No other part numbers on listing. But that number is same as item number 25303210862 car parts northampton who say it wont fit. Bought in a rush...
by fuerte
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Re: front down pipe removal-thanks everyone
Replies: 11
Views: 25215

Re: front down pipe removal

Just checked I dont have pre cat
by fuerte
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Re: front down pipe removal-thanks everyone
Replies: 11
Views: 25215

Re: front down pipe removal-thanks everyone

Question 1 My car is in the garage for advisories one including flexipipe on front down pipe. I like to get them done as I am a worrier. He has rang me to say he is having a job getting the front down pipe off as all the bolts are rusted in...an ongoing problem with this car.One has sheared one off ...
by fuerte
Sat May 25, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: HT Lead Brackets 24v
Replies: 50
Views: 149508

Re: HT Lead Brackets 24v

I am happy still and I am a worrier from hell.
by fuerte
Fri May 24, 2019 6:59 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine cutting out with pop up lights
Replies: 16
Views: 32750

Re: Engine cutting out with pop up lights

The wires on my headlight had burnt out and I had to have new connectors and bulbs.It didnt cause your problems but it might be worth checking.
by fuerte
Sat May 18, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: HT Lead Brackets 24v
Replies: 50
Views: 149508

Re: HT Lead Brackets

Actually that’s a very good question, could somebody confirm if the clips are the same please :? Either way, I will take a set - I will MAKE them work!! :lol: If the 16v ones are different I can make them as long as I have some to work from so it’s not a problem :) That did occur to me too.I didnt ...