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[Mark1275GT]

Im going to be Fitting my Maniflow turbo single box Exhaust System.
Just want to ask a few questions.

Could someone advice me on the best way to fit the Exhaust System, like what else should i buy to help keep the car safe and stable.and were should i jack the car up from etc.

Plus, should i buy some sort of sealer stuff when i fix the pipes together.
Be greatfull if someone could advice me on this pretty please the jack is all that i have.

Thanks

[Big_Adam]

you want some exhaust putty for putting it all together. I used exhaust assembly paste by ... .. ermm... ... can't remember.

As for jacking if you can try to get to a lift. be the best way of doing it. Althought when I did El Gordo I ended up driving her up a small wall we have to lift one side so i could wiggle my large self ender her.

[Retro_10s]

Aye, your locval motrofactors will sell exhaust sealing putty, put a healthy smear on the joining surfaces and then a smear round the outside of the join too.

Chances are you'll have to replace the manifold gasket too as they don't like being disturbed at all. if you have to , a lght smear of grease on the gasket will help it seal and the burn off.

[1984mini25]

Some drive on ramps for the front wheels and a trolley jack and axle stands for the rear should get it high enough safely.
Also frees up the jack to take the weight of the exhaust while removing or fitting so you have two hands free.

[Mark1275GT]

Some drive on ramps for the front wheels and a trolley jack and axle stands for the rear should get it high enough safely.
Also frees up the jack to take the weight of the exhaust while removing or fitting so you have two hands free.

Cool.. all sounds good to me....
Thanks alot

[Retro_10s]

Get a Video with sound up of the exhaust when it's fitte dude! gives us decibel junkies something to dribble over lol.

[Mark1275GT]

Get a Video with sound up of the exhaust when it's fitte dude! gives us decibel junkies something to dribble over lol.

Lol, will doo. but i think it be little louder then b4, not over the top. as the turbo will act as a bit of a silencer. but were see and ill do the vid for the fun of it

Plus whats a good set of ramps and AXLE STANDS to get. could someone give us some links please.
I dont want to end up getting C**p. as my brother will be helping me, and he will slate me if i get rubbish lol

[Retro_10s]

i've always used draper or sealey,... haven't let me down yet.

[Mark1275GT]

i've always used draper or sealey,... haven't let me down yet.

Ok cool..silly qustion, but what size high im i looking at ? lol

[Big_Adam]

as low as possable. Most axel stands allow for upward adjustment.

just make sure their low.

[Mark1275GT]

How about these ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...Vie...A:IT&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...mMakeTrack=true

[t@z]

it will act as a silencer quite a big one in fact. i got the same set up on my n/a now i am selling my turbo engine and bloody hell its loud. the turbo was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo quiet compared, although it does have a nice quiet purr to it.

T

edit

i did mine ar the weekend, axel stands on the front and fitted all with them there, with a jack on the rear from time. once i had the Y peice fitted and the link pipe lined up, put the axel stand to the rear. and put back box on. course the turbo gets in the way a lot here such a ~@*& to fit.

all in all a tough job as my mini is low but got it done

T again

Edited by t@z, 06 November 2006 - 03:21 PM.

[Big_Adam]

go for the Draper 4 Tonne jobbies.

Think their what I've got.

[Mark1275GT]

it will act as a silencer quite a big one in fact. i got the same set up on my n/a now i am selling my turbo engine and bloody hell its loud. the turbo was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo quiet compared, although it does have a nice quiet purr to it.

T

edit

i did mine ar the weekend, axel stands on the front and fitted all with them there, with a jack on the rear from time. once i had the Y peice fitted and the link pipe lined up, put the axel stand to the rear. and put back box on. course the turbo gets in the way a lot here such a ~@*& to fit.

all in all a tough job as my mini is low but got it done

T again

This is the system i got, so only have to fit the pipe and back box..
http://www.minispare....aspx?pid=34865

This putty ok ? http://cgi.ebay.co.u...VQQcmdZViewItem

Edited by Mark1275GT, 06 November 2006 - 03:37 PM.

[t@z]

you should be able to fit it with 2 axle stands and a jack, saying that my back box is very light as its a carbon tech one so not sure if you need much more arm strength, but not minding being close to the floor and a helpful friend works wonders

T