Type 44 turbo to exhaust pipe repair?

[Ben Swann]

Mike,

 

To do it right, the flange and downpipe need to be removed and
repaired(welding) or replaced.  A fair days job, but fairly straightforward
although requires removal of CIS box and other things in the way.  Don't try
to do this in situ as it will only result in wasted time and a mess.

 

I have a few downpipes in good condition if you need one.  One is a re-welded
unit with some enlargement ground in.  It would be a good time to inspect the
manifold for crack(s) - esp. between 3'rd and 4th runners.  I have some of
these too.

 

Ben

 

http://www.gtquattro.com/GarageSale.html

 

[Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 14:55:20 EST

From: Mikea2769 at aol.com

Subject: Type 44 turbo to exhaust pipe repair?

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Trying to get one more winter out of the old girl without major  expense.

Mechanic friend doing repair/diagnosis.

It appears the exhaust  pipe (original exhaust) has separated from the turbo
and there is nothing left  of the 4 bolt pipe flange. Hard to get at and see
clearly at this point, so I'm  looking for preliminary info before he starts
removing components to get in  there.

Has anyone done this repair? I've used split flanges pre and post  cat., is
there one for this application?

 

 

Mike  Aiello

87 5kcstq, 323k miles, orig.  owner]