6 replies to this topic

[ROBBO-M]

Hi all .... thinking of throwing my project through its mot .... solid car but small blow from exhaust at the manifold " joint " would this be a fail or has anyone got a good solution !! bloody minis....!

[jaydee]

Depends what manifold you have.
In most cases it can be fixed using a clamp.

[Mini Cheddars]

Do you mean at the Y piece or the manifold gasket?

On my M.O.T. last year, one of the fails was something like 'excessive gases coming from front exhaust'. My standard exhaust system had a split in it. Ended up changing it for an LCB/RC40 combo.

Could have a look at using exhaust repair bandage. You can pick it up at Halfords but I've never used it before. Don't know if that would get through the test though.

Edited by Mini Cheddars, 15 March 2012 - 10:57 AM.

[chrisandsarah]

the exhaust bandage from halfrauds is pretty good. But I have only used on on a silencer. They last a couple of years aswell

[R1minimagic]

Depends how bad the leak is....if it is only a slight leak you will just get an advisory..

If they spot it that is!!

Edited by R1minimagic, 15 March 2012 - 11:29 AM.

[Spitz]

Depends what manifold you have,,,you don't state what set-up.
If it's the typical cast intake/exhaust one piece type with a single pipe joined by a two piece clamp....it may be as simple as getting back there and tightening the clamp up

[ROBBO-M]

thanks lads ... looks like another oily night in the garage then !!!