On Sat, 22 Feb 2003, at around 21:03:32 local time, William Davies <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Michael Hargreave Mawson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> So, how about combining both approaches - remove forward brackets *and* >> gasket? Suicidal, or a recipe for trouble-free motoring, do you >> suppose? > >Hi Mike, > In my experience, even the slightest exhaust leak at the downpipe >joint (on a 1500) results in significant power loss.
Certainly true in my case. > I'm sure it would be possible to have your engine tuned with the joint >in this condition, but I'm not a tuning guru so I'll bow out on that >score. Are you saying that it is going to be impossible to create an exhaust-gas-tight joint without a gasket? > It feels like a bodge to me rather than a solution. If so, I would agree! >For peace of mind the best fix is to ditch the standard manifold and >replace with a well made tubular design (shop around as there is some >rubbish about). Firstly expensive, secondly I know you are reluctant to >deviate from original spec, but in all honesty the original manifold >design is dreadful. I have been told that the 1300 type manifold & >exhaust (single downpipe) is adequate for use on a standard 1500, but >I've no personal experience here. I see this as very much a last resort - for the two reasons you mention. I'm fairly sure that I have a spare gasket somewhere, and I think I will get some new fasteners and try to fit it, loosening and removing the front exhaust pipe brackets while I'm at it. ATB -- Mike Ellie - 1963 White Herald 1200 Convertible GA125624 CV Connie - 1968 Conifer Herald 1200 Saloon GA237511 DL Carly - 1977 Inca Yellow Spitfire 1500 FH105671 /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
