Dax side pipe installation

[bogster]

Hi all,

Anyone got any tips on fitting the sidepipes? They are so tight over the header pipes I can't get the collectors all the way up them. Anyone any tips?

Cheers

[craggle]

Leave the headers loose at the engine then fit the side pipes.
Once in place do up the bolts to hold the headers to the cylinder heads.

A large rubber mallet can also be useful.

Craig.

[madjohnny]

As Craig says, I left just the end two loose. Make sure the insides of the collectors and the outsides of the headers are really clean as well. A thin film of oil may help just to get them on initially and will soon be burn't off.

You think it's tuff to get them on, just wait till you've run it for a bit then try and get them off!!!

Big rubber mallet does certainly help! :thumb: :thumb:

Craig, sorry to bring it up again, but you're signature is still the same. You'll be running out of summer at this rate!

[bogster]

Is there anything easy! Head in hands. Nearly beaten with this one. I've spent so much money and I don't want to damage them by forcing with hammer. Why can't they just fit??????????????????????????????????????

I think Dax should come up and show me how they do it.

[Clive]

Hi Bogster
Have you tried heating the larger diameter pipe with a hot air gun or similar?
Might be worth a try.
Cheers. Clive

[slogger]

Originally Posted by bogster

Is there anything easy! Head in hands. Nearly beaten with this one. I've spent so much money and I don't want to damage them by forcing with hammer. Why can't they just fit??????????????????????????????????????

I think Dax should come up and show me how they do it.

I've got it all to come. Should have kept to the under slungs!!

Try PM Dave Brooks. There has been a number of threads on this. Could be worth giving Dax a call and see if they, or Dave B, could video the job for you....errr us
Stick it on a disk (DVD) and pop it in the post. I would even pay a reasonable sum for it!

Dave B, how about 20% on this. Could work well for any difficult job!:thumb:

[madjohnny]

DON'T hit them with a hammer!!!

Have you tried all the headers in the respective collectors off the car to ensure they will all slide in smoothly?

I made my own headers and they needed to be gently tapped on with the two end headers slackened off slightly but that was all.

Don't use anything heavier than a rubber mallet or you will dent the collectors which you won't be able to knock back out!

Have you tried both sides, and if so are they both the same?

[dave]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
And some of you guys think I have a really good job!



Colin.
If you are struggling then you are doing it right.
Oil or grease as said before, large rubber mallet (Fence post mallet might be good) and loosen the pipes on the head....................And an assistant to support the tail end of the pipe.:thumb:

[Splitpin]

If you are struggling then you are doing it right.
Oil or grease as said before, large rubber mallet (Fence post mallet might be good) and loosen the pipes on the head....................And an assistant to support the tail end of the pipe.:thumb:[/quote:5b9b95e17a]

Dave,
once bolted up do you secure the front end with anything? Only asking as I have experienced my offside pipe working loose. Luckily it dropped off whilst crawling in traffic at 10mph. Only damage was my pride when white van man leant out the window laughed and called me a wa.ker. Pipes now secured with a self tapper bolt. (did sound good driving home with an open header though !)

Mike

[dave]

Dave,
once bolted up do you secure the front end with anything? Only asking as I have experienced my offside pipe working loose. Luckily it dropped off whilst crawling in traffic at 10mph. Only damage was my pride when white van man leant out the window laughed and called me a wa.ker. Pipes now secured with a self tapper bolt. (did sound good driving home with an open header though !)

Mike[/quote:e377f163c4]



Hi Mike.
I have a single fixing at the front like you describe.:thumb: