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tomtomtom

Active Member

• Feb 19, 2013

• #1

Hi all,

So I have just fitted my 200tdi engine into my 110.

I have found that with the steve parker downpipe fitted, the exhaust actually touches the footwell (well the soundproofing on the footwell). Is this going to be a fire risk or anything?

Also, now that it is fitted, I cannot remove the downpipe in situ, because I have no fore and aft movement of the downpipe? Is this usual?

I am going to replace the studs with M10 x 25mm bolts so I can hopefully remove the downpipe in situ?

Would you wrap the exhaust in exhaust wrap?

My main concern is how close to the bulkhead it is!

Many thanks
Tom

 

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arc

Active Member

• Feb 19, 2013

• #2

Yeah - it is close.
I've put heat wrap on mine but even so there is still probably 15mm clearance. Personally I wouldn't have a downpipe stuffed up against soundproofing - wrapped or not.

Bolts do make things easier but I seem to remember that shortened studs are the preferred method.

 

chunkymunky

New Member

• Feb 19, 2013

• #3

Mine touches and rubbed through. Think I ought to put some more in :/

 

Patman1200

Active Member

• Feb 19, 2013

• #4

The downpipe is going to get very hot so anything near it is going to suffer or catch light. I wrapped mine with exhaust wrap which helps a lot and I also put a heat sheild made from a a plate or aluminium between it and the starter motor and foot well.

 

chunkymunky

New Member

• Feb 19, 2013

• #5

Ok. Sounds like a job for the weekend. Mine doesn't get that warm as it doesn't get used for long that often.

 

Patman1200

Active Member

• Feb 19, 2013

• #6

The downpipe will be at full operating temperature of 500+C within 30 seconds. The rest of the exhaust takes longer to warm up which is why short journeys rot them quickly.

 

chunkymunky

New Member

• Feb 19, 2013

• #7

Ok.