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Recently noticed this issue. When I start the engine first time of the day, the engine twitches and the exhaust tailpipe hits the bodywork.
Almost immediately it runs smooth. When starting after or when warm no problem. (there is only about 1/8" gap between pipe and body)
I took it to the local garage, they had a look underneath while I started it, but because it was warm everything looked good.
Any ideas, its not a huge issue, but I don't want it to become one.

1988 Autosleeper, Trident, 1.9 Petrol DG, 4 speed

John Riley wrote:Recently noticed this issue. When I start the engine first time of the day, the engine twitches and the exhaust tailpipe hits the bodywork.
Almost immediately it runs smooth. When starting after or when warm no problem. (there is only about 1/8" gap between pipe and body)
I took it to the local garage, they had a look underneath while I started it, but because it was warm everything looked good.
Any ideas, its not a huge issue, but I don't want it to become one.

1988 Autosleeper, Trident, 1.9 Petrol DG, 4 speed

Check out your engine mounts, the torque from the starter will try to twist your engine, however an 1/8 of an inch gap seems to small.


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Early tail pipe fitted to a late exhaust?

Engine mounts shagged
Is it a standard exhaust?

Thanks all for your suggestions.
Its the later silencer, and has two brackets holding it on.
I looked at Just Kampers, the earlier tailpipe seems longer, mine is the shorter version which looks correct.
That leaves the suggestion of engine mounts, I can't really check them, so I'll have the garage look at it.

The engine mounts don't cost much, but the labour is always a killer.
I'll let you know the outcome.

1988 Autosleeper, Trident, 1.9 Petrol DG, 4 speed manual.

A very dooable job at home to be honest.

Again many thanks all.
I bought a tail pipe from Just Kampers, fitted it this morning, had to get new bolts but no problem.
The old one had just 1/8" gap to the body. The new one has is 1/2" gap to the body.
I stated it from cold, and purred like a kitten, thats the engine not me.
I'll keep an eye on things, and maybe I'll need to do the engine mounts in the near future. (probably ask for advice here, if and when)

I've only had the van two weeks, its in great condition, I'll try and keep it that way. Off to Southwold on Saturday for the night, with wife, daughter, and dog.

Glad to see you got the order right
CS