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AmDaMan
01-03-2007, 15:57
Noticed this the other day, what are the causes, gaiter is still in good condition but surely the downpipe shouldn't be that far back?

The engine mounts and exhaust hangers are all fine too?

Rich
01-03-2007, 17:31
mine doesnt.

northy
01-03-2007, 17:33
picture please

Winston
01-03-2007, 17:40
Sounds like you need to loosen the downpipe to manifold nuts ...re adjust so it's not fouling anything then nip them back up :D

AmDaMan
01-03-2007, 18:26
can't get pics, too low :P

I thought the downpipe could only go on one way?

Rich
01-03-2007, 18:31
yeah but your manifold nuts might be too tight

northy
01-03-2007, 18:32
take a picture from above mate

AmDaMan
01-03-2007, 18:37
you mean those 2 bolts with the springs on? i'm confused mate, how would loosening them help?

There is a little groove in the heatshield where it looks like the gaiter should be, mines in that groove but it still touches.

AmDaMan
01-03-2007, 18:42
edit : northy cant see it from above either, the engine is too damn big :P

I'll try and get em tomorrow when under the car.

cliolord
01-03-2007, 18:49
i had the same problem when it was still a 16v lump in there. As a 2week fix until the F7R was put in, I removed the heatsheild from the downpipe and it shorted it :lol: