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Afternoon all, could do with a hand before I go mad !!

Just replaced my silencer, and in doing so had to remove nearside manifold ! refitted everything with new gaskets and now the only issue I have is the exhaust is blowing from around the shroud welded to cylinder head end of the rear pipe/manifold...

When I removed this pipe the 2 bolt flange was loose from this pipe ??
Before I take it all off again arrrgghhh !!! I was wondering if this is normal or has mine fractured ?? If its supposed to be loose has anybody had any experience getting this to seal, is it a case of un bolting and re fitting again or is it new manifold time

Try using some silencer paste when assembling and bolting it up

It reads like the flange has come away from the pipe.
it can easily be re-welded.

Cheers I think you're right, just didn't know if it had a rotating flange like some motorbikes do ??
Problem is can't split back manifold from front pipe as it rusted solid at the clamp area, I got it clear enough to fit gaskets but removing it compely for welding means cutting it off.....
aaaah the joys of campervan ownership, now where's that angle grinder

This will seal it until you get the parts



I used some today on mine.
slap it on ..let it go off for a few hours then harden it up by running the engine

Ha ha yep, down halfords first thing in the morning