Hello Chaps....new owner

Post by **citroenxm** » Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:42 pm

ahhhh OK. fair enough..

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 3:41 pm

To whom it may concern....thanks a lot you @@@@@@@@

one 11mm, one 12mm(nylock) = spinning bolts arrrrgggg ?? why use a @@@@@@y Nylock...the plastic melts into the threads !
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solution = heat and sacrifice a ring spanner and go over the top/down from the top

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Citjon · Post by **Citjon** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:33 pm

Very innovative spanner modification! I struggled to reach the standard exhaust bolts on my 2 litre petrol despite crawling around on my back underneath.

Long arms are definitely an advantage.

White Exec · Post by **White Exec** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:57 am

A crow's foot spanner (on the end of an extension) any help for this one?

Post by **Dieselman** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:32 am

I was thinking the reason you couldn't get the nut undone was due to using that weird spanner...
From underneath You can fit a standard spanner onto the bolt head, then use a socket on a looong extension on the nut.
An impact gun will undo these, unless very rusty, in which case saw through the bolt shank with a hacksaw blade and replace.
I assume this is on the car, not the spare engine.
Looks like you cut through the exhaust and took the collar off with the head and turbo.

They are not the proper bolts, which have a bevel under the head, to fit into the countersink in the flange.
Best to buy a new bolt and washer set.

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:08 am

The flange just came off and needed no help, I still need to inspect it but I expect a failed (poor) weld or a bodge.....at the time I just thought it was how it fitted.....another job to do.

Will take photos later this morning

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:28 am

What do you think chaps(s's)....weld it back on in situ or take the pipe/box off and do it off the car ?...Does it need a continuous weld or just spot welds to secure ?

The car has a CAT fitted.

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Post by **citroenxm** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:51 am

continuous. else it will leak gasses??

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:59 pm

I will take it off then, just wondered if the gasket ring sealed it....

Post by **Dieselman** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:20 am

The gasket ring only seals the moving ball and socket, not the flange to pipe.

The correct bolts have the bevel to allow them to move, which allows the joint to swivel.
The flat bolts you have may be locking the joint so transferring the movement to the pipe.

Or it could just be rusted through.

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