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exhaust studs/bolts/ heli coil/ tap.
Posted: 26 Aug 2016, 13:41
by 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
Re: exhaust studs/bolts/ heli coil/ tap.
Posted: 26 Aug 2016, 14:23
by itchyfeet
I'd say can but you will need to remove some bits to get access, never done it though.
one of these will help
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Re: exhaust studs/bolts/ heli coil/ tap.
Posted: 26 Aug 2016, 17:30
by 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.
Re: exhaust studs/bolts/ heli coil/ tap.
Posted: 26 Aug 2016, 17:52
by itchyfeet
double posted
delete your other one before somebody answers
Re: exhaust studs/bolts/ heli coil/ tap.
Posted: 28 Aug 2016, 05:25
by 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