exhaust studs/bolts/ heli coil/ tap.

[onc onc]

Hi all, just wondering if the threaded holes that hold the exhaust on can be heli coiled or re tapped with the engine still in the van. Its a 1.9dg watercooled 1987. Just seems a lot of work to take engine out.I replaced the exhaust about 2yr back and hasn't been right since I did it. Seems to be blowing around the section where exhaust is bolted on to the engine, it's sounding a bit like an air cooled van now. Thanks guys

[itchyfeet]

I'd say can but you will need to remove some bits to get access, never done it though.

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[a1winchester]

That's what Cav at Revesby garage uses to drill without removing the engine. So it's do-able but must still be a game without a ramp.

[itchyfeet]

double posted
delete your other one before somebody answers

[onc onc]

Cheers guys, I won't be doing it myself but its finding a garage I can trust to do it is my main concern and if it's possible to do with the engine still in situ.


I don't know why, when I post on here that it always seems to double post. I will look and delete other one. Thanks