FM lower down pipe problem
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FM lower down pipe problem
I recently removed my FM turbo and lower down pipe from my car, I noticed that the flange weld on the lower down pipe had split (the 4 bold flange that attaches to the cast upper down pipe).
I have had it welded but when input a straight edge across the flange it is not perfectly flat, I assume it was before I had it welded. What is my best option:
Try to grind/ file the flange flat
Try to find a gasket to fit (I'm in the UK and can't seem to find one)
Buy a new lower down pipe?
Any advice would be welcome.....
Barry
I have had it welded but when input a straight edge across the flange it is not perfectly flat, I assume it was before I had it welded. What is my best option:
Try to grind/ file the flange flat
Try to find a gasket to fit (I'm in the UK and can't seem to find one)
Buy a new lower down pipe?
Any advice would be welcome.....
Barry
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Just to close this thread, I tried most things to get this flat but in the end I took it to a fabricator to get it milled flat. Due to the shape of the flange it couldn't be gripped securely in the vice so he tac welded a lump of box steel to the exhaust - job done
Cost me £15 ($10 ish)
Thanks for all the advice though.
Barry
Cost me £15 ($10 ish)
Thanks for all the advice though.
Barry
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