neilc Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 This is very frustrating , I have managed to remove and replace the studs for my new exhaust downpipe with relative easy , however I am now having difficulty getting the collar on the downpipe to line up with the manifold surface . I'm assuming it is supposed to be flush but even when the bolts are really tight to the point where I think the studs are going to snap , any advice please , is it that the flared end of the exhaust might be going on at a slight angle ? Advice would be appreciated , Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Isn't it a ball and socket type joint on a series? If so, no, the flange does not need to go flush, the sealing surface is the ball and socket, not the flange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2a-Egg Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Isn't it a ball and socket type joint on a series? If so, no, the flange does not need to go flush, the sealing surface is the ball and socket, not the flange. My 2a is def a ball and socket, so the flange will never meet and go flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_meakin Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Agreed but make sure the other end is loose to give it the best chance of getting snug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 To fit an exhaust assemble loosely and tighten from the manifold as that is the critical point. If you start anywhere else you end up putting stress on the manifold. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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