Nice Quick Exhaust Question

[shalmaneser 26]

As described, just a quicky.

 

Got some new downpipe/manifold bolts and flexi joint from the bay of dreams.

 

just wanted to confirm where the fibre/asbestos looking washer goes, it's one of the two options below. So can i get an answer - top or bottom.

 

Cheers!

 

 

[bensonmi 4 2 Cars]

the ones on the bottom,or if you cant get the nut on,fling them!!

[johny105_y2k 1]

i reserve the right to be wrong but it looks as though the washer fits inside the little top hat washer.

so in answer to you rquestion the top one

 

johny

[jplautomotive 0]

no

 

bottem pic

 

jonny

[welshpug 1,657]

it should go in the cup, or at least that's how every one I've removed and fitted has been!

Edited January 8, 2009 by welshpug

[bensonmi 4 2 Cars]

sorry i read the question wrong,the bottom of the bolt i mean, which is the top pic!

[Rom 0]

Ive always fitted mine like the top pic !!

[shalmaneser 26]

yey, thought it would be the top pic - with the washer in the cup. That's what it looked like under the bonnet but the washer has crumbled away so i thought it best to check!

 

Thanks everyone!

[Cameron 16]

Top pic. I think its supposed to insulate the nut or something.

[jplautomotive 0]

no bottom pic between spring and downpipe flange NOT IN CUP , its to stop the spring squeaking on the exhaust

 

Edited January 9, 2009 by jplautomotive

[dcc 855]

The kit i last bought didnt even have that washer in there, i also lost the little cup thing on one side, which was replaced with a big washer i think. getting a new exhaust when ready so not really bothered!

[Baz 421]

no bottom pic between spring and downpipe flange NOT IN CUP , its to stop the spring squeaking on the exhaust

 

 

Exactly!! The squeaking is damn annoying!

[shalmaneser 26]

no bottom pic between spring and downpipe flange NOT IN CUP , its to stop the spring squeaking on the exhaust

 

 

Good knowledge! that settles it....

[welshpug 1,657]

strange, what's this squeaking you speak of?!

[Baz 421]

Particularly when the engine mounts are worn it allows the exhaust to move, has to hinge/flex somewhere and that is where, hence the ring mesh/fibre gasket thingy is supposed to allow a bit of movement, but they squeak a bit if the washer isn't on the springs as above...

[Cameron 16]

Ohh welly well.. you learn something new every day don't you.

I'll have to go and swap mine around now. Doh..

[hexhamstu 9]

i think i also fitted mine in the cup, nightmare. i hate those bolts! so hard to reach both ends.

[trialster 0]

mines in the 'wrong' way round, but it aint bloomin' coming back off again thats for sure