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Stuart wrote:I'm going to guess that most mk3's had the cast Metro exhaust manifold and something like this exhaust, I know the exhaust varied a bit through the years.
This one burnt right through the grp and melted the sound insulation too, although not with me driving as it hasn't been running with me.
fozzza wrote:I never gave it a thought that the MK3s were using the original cast manifolds, obviously there was a risk of heat damage what ever manifold you chose to use .
I had a Metro once and seeing the flanges on the downpipes in your photo brought back bad memories of fitting those exhaust clamps between the engine and bulk head, a complete pain in the bum .
Stuart wrote:fozzza wrote:I never gave it a thought that the MK3s were using the original cast manifolds, obviously there was a risk of heat damage what ever manifold you chose to use .
I had a Metro once and seeing the flanges on the downpipes in your photo brought back bad memories of fitting those exhaust clamps between the engine and bulk head, a complete pain in the bum .
I think Mini's where even worse than Metro's, although only the one clamp to fit on those. Maniflow used to make improved down pipes for those too, perhaps they still do.
fozzza wrote:By the way very useful photo, part of the exhaust was missing on my MK3 and so its good reference to see how it is routed .
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