Post by jeff on Oct 7, 2020 13:32:07 GMT
Hi all,
I decided to buy a new exhaust system to my MK1 just in case...⁰ It's the earlier single box, straight through system.
The new exhaust has arrived from Phil Jarvis 07768263683. Recommended by Tony Wood, from LOCI.Phil's company made most of the system, part stainless and part aluminiumized mild steel, I couldnt afford a full stainless system, and he just happened to have a new, old stock front pipe in store at the right price.
Tony Wood was able to supply a new manifold clamp set and Phil provided the rubber mounting bobbins.
Now, here is the question. Do you guys use sealing past, such as Gun Gum on that dreadful manifold joint with the split shells??
Many moons ago,I recall that joint being quite prone to blowing and as on many transverse BMC engines.
Why they didnt use a bolted flange such as on the MGB engine is a mystery. No doubt cost.It's a much better arrangement...I think.
I decided to buy a new exhaust system to my MK1 just in case...⁰ It's the earlier single box, straight through system.
The new exhaust has arrived from Phil Jarvis 07768263683. Recommended by Tony Wood, from LOCI.Phil's company made most of the system, part stainless and part aluminiumized mild steel, I couldnt afford a full stainless system, and he just happened to have a new, old stock front pipe in store at the right price.
Tony Wood was able to supply a new manifold clamp set and Phil provided the rubber mounting bobbins.
Now, here is the question. Do you guys use sealing past, such as Gun Gum on that dreadful manifold joint with the split shells??
Many moons ago,I recall that joint being quite prone to blowing and as on many transverse BMC engines.
Why they didnt use a bolted flange such as on the MGB engine is a mystery. No doubt cost.It's a much better arrangement...I think.
