Silencer
jeremy lane
jfl46 at hotmail.co.uk
Sat Nov 7 12:14:30 UTC 2020
Thanks to all who offered advice. Looks like I will fit an x pipe once I have had it back on a ramp to check exactly what the issue is.
Jeremy Lane
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:26:12 +0000
> From: Howard Miller <howardsmiller at gmail.com>
> To: jonathan at rackowe.net
> Cc: dan lepadatu <siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk>, Jonathan Rackowe
> <jonathan at netvue.co.uk>, 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
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> You can't see the seal unless you take the gearwheel off.
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>> On Fri, 6 Nov 2020 at 10:36, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Makes perfect sense Dan.
>>
>>
>>
>> What I can?t quite understand is why they went to the time and trouble,
>> presumably at my expense ? of heating and pulling the crankshaft cambelt
>> gear at all. I supplied two of the flange washers in case they found the
>> oil seal was leaking and had to replace it. But they said the oil seal was
>> fine, so why pull the gearwheel?
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* dan lepadatu <siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk>
>> *Sent:* 05 November 2020 21:29
>> *To:* jonathan at rackowe.net
>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan,
>>
>>
>>
>> I?ve recently replaced all sprockets as part of the timing belt job and
>> the rear flange washer came off using a two jaw gear puller which damaged
>> the old flange but pulled the crankshaft gear with it. I didn?t need to
>> apply any heat. The jaws hooked behind the flange pulling both out at the
>> same time.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>>
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, November 5, 2020, 19:32, jonathan--- via 928uk <
>> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Turns out the heat was used to help release the crankshaft timing belt
>> gear, because I supplied them with two of the large flange washers in case
>> they were needed, so they removed the gear in order to fit the rear flange
>> washer. Then they couldn?t get the idler off, so we agreed the old rear
>> flange washer should stay in place anyway! Wish they?d rung and told me the
>> gear was proving difficult and then I?d have said just to leave it alone.
>> I?ve been assured by them that not much heat was used and the oil seal will
>> be okay? ?
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* 928uk <928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk> *On Behalf Of *marton
>> hasenberg via 928uk
>> *Sent:* 05 November 2020 17:52
>> *To:* 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>>
>>
>>
>> I meant after removing the bolt, which just needs brute strength.
>>
>> Mit freundlichen Gr?ssen/ with best wishes
>>
>> Marton Hasenberg
>>
>> Switzerland
>>
>> 076 514 84 08
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 11/5/2020 6:49 PM, marton hasenberg via 928uk wrote:
>>
>> I would not, just grab it on each side and try to rock it. For a long
>> time nothing seems to happen and then it starts to rock and you can wiggle
>> it off.
>>
>> Mit freundlichen Gr?ssen/ with best wishes
>>
>> Marton Hasenberg
>>
>> Switzerland
>>
>> 076 514 84 08
>>
>> On 11/5/2020 3:41 PM, jonathan--- via 928uk wrote:
>>
>> Guys, your views please: Is it reasonable to use heat to release the
>> crankshaft pulley and/or harmonic balancer?
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:34:39 +0000
> From: Ben Hodges <benhodges1975 at gmail.com>
> To: jonathan at rackowe.net
> Cc: 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>, dan lepadatu
> <siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk>, jonathan at netvue.co.uk
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> On 16v you can?t see the seal properly unless the crank gear is removed.
> Assume it?s the same on 32v.
>
> On Fri, 6 Nov 2020 at 10:36, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> wrote:
>
>> Makes perfect sense Dan.
>>
>>
>>
>> What I can?t quite understand is why they went to the time and trouble,
>> presumably at my expense ? of heating and pulling the crankshaft cambelt
>> gear at all. I supplied two of the flange washers in case they found the
>> oil seal was leaking and had to replace it. But they said the oil seal was
>> fine, so why pull the gearwheel?
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* dan lepadatu <siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk>
>> *Sent:* 05 November 2020 21:29
>> *To:* jonathan at rackowe.net
>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan,
>>
>>
>>
>> I?ve recently replaced all sprockets as part of the timing belt job and
>> the rear flange washer came off using a two jaw gear puller which damaged
>> the old flange but pulled the crankshaft gear with it. I didn?t need to
>> apply any heat. The jaws hooked behind the flange pulling both out at the
>> same time.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>>
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, November 5, 2020, 19:32, jonathan--- via 928uk <
>> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Turns out the heat was used to help release the crankshaft timing belt
>> gear, because I supplied them with two of the large flange washers in case
>> they were needed, so they removed the gear in order to fit the rear flange
>> washer. Then they couldn?t get the idler off, so we agreed the old rear
>> flange washer should stay in place anyway! Wish they?d rung and told me the
>> gear was proving difficult and then I?d have said just to leave it alone.
>> I?ve been assured by them that not much heat was used and the oil seal will
>> be okay? ?
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* 928uk <928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk> *On Behalf Of *marton
>> hasenberg via 928uk
>> *Sent:* 05 November 2020 17:52
>> *To:* 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>>
>>
>>
>> I meant after removing the bolt, which just needs brute strength.
>>
>> Mit freundlichen Gr?ssen/ with best wishes
>>
>> Marton Hasenberg
>>
>> Switzerland
>>
>> 076 514 84 08
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 11/5/2020 6:49 PM, marton hasenberg via 928uk wrote:
>>
>> I would not, just grab it on each side and try to rock it. For a long
>> time nothing seems to happen and then it starts to rock and you can wiggle
>> it off.
>>
>> Mit freundlichen Gr?ssen/ with best wishes
>>
>> Marton Hasenberg
>>
>> Switzerland
>>
>> 076 514 84 08
>>
>> On 11/5/2020 3:41 PM, jonathan--- via 928uk wrote:
>>
>> Guys, your views please: Is it reasonable to use heat to release the
>> crankshaft pulley and/or harmonic balancer?
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient>
>>
>> Virenfrei. www.avg.com
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:47:19 +0000
> From: Jim West <quixotixs at hotmail.com>
> To: jonathan at rackowe.net
> Cc: Howard Miller <howardsmiller at gmail.com>, jonathan at netvue.co.uk,
> 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
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> I made a simple pulling tool out of some unistrut I had and use the crank pulley bolt to draw the damper off
>
> Also make sure when you replace the damper it?s the right way round.
>
> I helped another owner out when he put his on backwards!
>
> Jim West
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 5 Nov 2020, at 16:29, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>> ?
>> Hi Howard,
>>
>> The car is at GT One having the cambelt changed. The director there mentioned in a phone call that the technician had to use heat to get the crankshaft pulley off. Seems odd, as usually it?s the harmonic balancer that takes some time and wriggling to get free. I?m hoping it really was the pulley, ?cos at least that?s further from the oil seal.
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Howard Miller <howardsmiller at gmail.com>
>> Sent: 05 November 2020 15:44
>> To: jonathan at rackowe.net
>> Cc: 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>; Jonathan Rackowe <jonathan at netvue.co.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>>
>> Do you mean the balancer or the nut that holds it? The nut is "only" 300Nm which shouldn't be a problem given the proper locking tool and a big enough bar. The pulleys and balancer normally just wiggle off. There's no taper or anything.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 5 Nov 2020 at 14:43, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>> Guys, your views please: Is it reasonable to use heat to release the crankshaft pulley and/or harmonic balancer?
>>
>> Jonathan
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:52:23 +0000
> From: Ben Hodges <benhodges1975 at gmail.com>
> To: Jim West <quixotixs at hotmail.com>
> Cc: 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>, jonathan at rackowe.net,
> jonathan at netvue.co.uk
> Subject: Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
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> I wonder how many folks have set their ignition timing incorrectly due to
> this common mistake!?
>
> On Fri, 6 Nov 2020 at 13:47, Jim West via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> wrote:
>
>> I made a simple pulling tool out of some unistrut I had and use the crank
>> pulley bolt to draw the damper off
>>
>> Also make sure when you replace the damper it?s the right way round.
>>
>> I helped another owner out when he put his on backwards!
>>
>> Jim West
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 5 Nov 2020, at 16:29, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> ?
>>
>> Hi Howard,
>>
>>
>>
>> The car is at GT One having the cambelt changed. The director there
>> mentioned in a phone call that the technician had to use heat to get the
>> crankshaft pulley off. Seems odd, as usually it?s the harmonic balancer
>> that takes some time and wriggling to get free. I?m hoping it really was
>> the pulley, ?cos at least that?s further from the oil seal.
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Howard Miller <howardsmiller at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* 05 November 2020 15:44
>> *To:* jonathan at rackowe.net
>> *Cc:* 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>; Jonathan Rackowe <
>> jonathan at netvue.co.uk>
>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>>
>>
>>
>> Do you mean the balancer or the nut that holds it? The nut is "only"
>> 300Nm which shouldn't be a problem given the proper locking tool and a big
>> enough bar. The pulleys and balancer normally just wiggle off. There's no
>> taper or anything.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 5 Nov 2020 at 14:43, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Guys, your views please: Is it reasonable to use heat to release the
>> crankshaft pulley and/or harmonic balancer?
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 14:31:36 -0000
> From: jonathan at netvue.co.uk
> To: "'Howard Miller'" <howardsmiller at gmail.com>
> Cc: "'dan lepadatu'" <siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk>, "'928UK List'"
> <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
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> Yes I realise that Howard, but why would you need to see the oil seal if there is no evidence of a leak from it?
>
>
>
> I would only pull the gearwheel if the oil seal was going to be changed.
>
>
>
> They told me they pulled the gearwheel because I?d supplied two flange washers! Then they couldn?t change the rear flange washer anyway because they couldn?t get the lower idler assembly off. Presumably that assembly fouls flange washer removal on a 32v engine ? is that right?
>
>
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Howard Miller <howardsmiller at gmail.com>
> Sent: 06 November 2020 13:26
> To: jonathan at rackowe.net
> Cc: dan lepadatu <siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk>; Jonathan Rackowe <jonathan at netvue.co.uk>; 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>
>
>
> You can't see the seal unless you take the gearwheel off.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, 6 Nov 2020 at 10:36, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk <mailto:928uk at lists.928.org.uk> > wrote:
>
> Makes perfect sense Dan.
>
> What I can?t quite understand is why they went to the time and trouble, presumably at my expense ? of heating and pulling the crankshaft cambelt gear at all. I supplied two of the flange washers in case they found the oil seal was leaking and had to replace it. But they said the oil seal was fine, so why pull the gearwheel?
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
>
>
> From: dan lepadatu <siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk <mailto:siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk> >
> Sent: 05 November 2020 21:29
> To: jonathan at rackowe.net <mailto:jonathan at rackowe.net>
> Subject: Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>
>
>
> Jonathan,
>
> I?ve recently replaced all sprockets as part of the timing belt job and the rear flange washer came off using a two jaw gear puller which damaged the old flange but pulled the crankshaft gear with it. I didn?t need to apply any heat. The jaws hooked behind the flange pulling both out at the same time.
>
> Cheers
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> On Thursday, November 5, 2020, 19:32, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk <mailto:928uk at lists.928.org.uk> > wrote:
>
> Turns out the heat was used to help release the crankshaft timing belt gear, because I supplied them with two of the large flange washers in case they were needed, so they removed the gear in order to fit the rear flange washer. Then they couldn?t get the idler off, so we agreed the old rear flange washer should stay in place anyway! Wish they?d rung and told me the gear was proving difficult and then I?d have said just to leave it alone. I?ve been assured by them that not much heat was used and the oil seal will be okay? ?
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> From: 928uk <928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk <mailto:928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk> > On Behalf Of marton hasenberg via 928uk
> Sent: 05 November 2020 17:52
> To: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk <mailto:928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>
>
>
> I meant after removing the bolt, which just needs brute strength.
>
> Mit freundlichen Gr?ssen/ with best wishes
>
> Marton Hasenberg
>
> Switzerland
>
> 076 514 84 08
>
>
>
>
>
> On 11/5/2020 6:49 PM, marton hasenberg via 928uk wrote:
>
> I would not, just grab it on each side and try to rock it. For a long time nothing seems to happen and then it starts to rock and you can wiggle it off.
>
> Mit freundlichen Gr?ssen/ with best wishes
>
> Marton Hasenberg
>
> Switzerland
>
> 076 514 84 08
>
> On 11/5/2020 3:41 PM, jonathan--- via 928uk wrote:
>
> Guys, your views please: Is it reasonable to use heat to release the crankshaft pulley and/or harmonic balancer?
>
>
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 14:54:03 +0000
> From: Ben Hodges <benhodges1975 at gmail.com>
> To: jonathan at rackowe.net
> Cc: 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>, Howard Miller
> <howardsmiller at gmail.com>, jonathan at netvue.co.uk
> Subject: Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
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> It does foul the back washer on a 16v
>
> On Fri, 6 Nov 2020 at 14:32, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> wrote:
>
>> Yes I realise that Howard, but why would you need to see the oil seal if
>> there is no evidence of a leak from it?
>>
>>
>>
>> I would only pull the gearwheel if the oil seal was going to be changed.
>>
>>
>>
>> They told me they pulled the gearwheel because I?d supplied two flange
>> washers! Then they couldn?t change the rear flange washer anyway because
>> they couldn?t get the lower idler assembly off. Presumably that assembly
>> fouls flange washer removal on a 32v engine ? is that right?
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Howard Miller <howardsmiller at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* 06 November 2020 13:26
>> *To:* jonathan at rackowe.net
>> *Cc:* dan lepadatu <siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk>; Jonathan Rackowe <
>> jonathan at netvue.co.uk>; 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>>
>>
>>
>> You can't see the seal unless you take the gearwheel off.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 6 Nov 2020 at 10:36, jonathan--- via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Makes perfect sense Dan.
>>
>> What I can?t quite understand is why they went to the time and trouble,
>> presumably at my expense ? of heating and pulling the crankshaft cambelt
>> gear at all. I supplied two of the flange washers in case they found the
>> oil seal was leaking and had to replace it. But they said the oil seal was
>> fine, so why pull the gearwheel?
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* dan lepadatu <siteengineersdirect at yahoo.co.uk>
>> *Sent:* 05 November 2020 21:29
>> *To:* jonathan at rackowe.net
>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan,
>>
>> I?ve recently replaced all sprockets as part of the timing belt job and
>> the rear flange washer came off using a two jaw gear puller which damaged
>> the old flange but pulled the crankshaft gear with it. I didn?t need to
>> apply any heat. The jaws hooked behind the flange pulling both out at the
>> same time.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, November 5, 2020, 19:32, jonathan--- via 928uk <
>> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Turns out the heat was used to help release the crankshaft timing belt
>> gear, because I supplied them with two of the large flange washers in case
>> they were needed, so they removed the gear in order to fit the rear flange
>> washer. Then they couldn?t get the idler off, so we agreed the old rear
>> flange washer should stay in place anyway! Wish they?d rung and told me the
>> gear was proving difficult and then I?d have said just to leave it alone.
>> I?ve been assured by them that not much heat was used and the oil seal will
>> be okay? ?
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* 928uk <928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk> *On Behalf Of *marton
>> hasenberg via 928uk
>> *Sent:* 05 November 2020 17:52
>> *To:* 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] releasing crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer
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>> I meant after removing the bolt, which just needs brute strength.
>>
>> Mit freundlichen Gr?ssen/ with best wishes
>>
>> Marton Hasenberg
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>> Switzerland
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>> 076 514 84 08
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>> On 11/5/2020 6:49 PM, marton hasenberg via 928uk wrote:
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>> I would not, just grab it on each side and try to rock it. For a long
>> time nothing seems to happen and then it starts to rock and you can wiggle
>> it off.
>>
>> Mit freundlichen Gr?ssen/ with best wishes
>>
>> Marton Hasenberg
>>
>> Switzerland
>>
>> 076 514 84 08
>>
>> On 11/5/2020 3:41 PM, jonathan--- via 928uk wrote:
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>> Guys, your views please: Is it reasonable to use heat to release the
>> crankshaft pulley and/or harmonic balancer?
>>
>>
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>> Jonathan
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> From: jeremy lane <jfl46 at hotmail.co.uk>
> To: "928uk at lists.928.org.uk" <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
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> Just had an MOT advisory that there is a small gas leak from my exhaust silencer which is ?in poor condition?. Any advice on the best option for a replacement?
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> 1988S4 Auto
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> Jeremy Lane
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 17:16:41 +0000
> From: Alexander Popov <sellingermotorsport at gmail.com>
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> Hi Jeremy,
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> Your car would have four silencers. One right after the engine, two each side before the rear subframe and also the duck bill one at the back. The middle and rear silencers very rarely go. Normally it?s the front one which rusts - don?t ask me why. Could it be leaking from the pipe joints?
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> As for a source - Luxury Car Spares is your man or perhaps Simon Watson on this list might have one in his collection?
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> Regards,
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> Alex
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On 6 Nov 2020, at 16:16, jeremy lane via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 17:44:55 +0000
> From: Richard Armstrong <richard at ritech-systems.com>
> To: jeremy lane <jfl46 at hotmail.co.uk>, "928uk at lists.928.org.uk"
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> Subject: Re: [928uk] Silencer
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> Jeremy
> If it is the cente section then replace it with an X pipe
> Richard
>
>> On 06-Nov-20 4:16 PM, jeremy lane wrote:
>> Just had an MOT advisory that there is a small gas leak from my exhaust silencer which is ?in poor condition?. Any advice on the best option for a replacement?
>>
>> 1988S4 Auto
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>> Jeremy Lane
>> 07971671887
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> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 18:35:44 +0000
> From: BILL ROBERTSON <wjrs928 at gmail.com>
> To: Richard Armstrong <richard at ritech-systems.com>
> Cc: jeremy lane <jfl46 at hotmail.co.uk>, 928UK <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [928uk] Silencer
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> Hey Richard, any Black Friday deals ? Early Christmas sale?
> Cheers Bill, S4 with x-pipes!
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> On Fri, 6 Nov 2020, 17:45 Richard Armstrong via 928uk, <
> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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>> Jeremy
>> If it is the cente section then replace it with an X pipe
>> Richard
>>
>>> On 06-Nov-20 4:16 PM, jeremy lane wrote:
>>> Just had an MOT advisory that there is a small gas leak from my exhaust
>> silencer which is ?in poor condition?. Any advice on the best option for a
>> replacement?
>>>
>>> 1988S4 Auto
>>>
>>> Jeremy Lane
>>> 07971671887
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 20:59:37 +0000
> From: Paul R Smith <smiffypr at gmail.com>
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> If it is the FRONT box then replace it with an X pipe.
> (Richard must have cracked).
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> Smiffy
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 17:44:55 +0000
> From: Richard Armstrong via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> Reply-To: richard at ritech-systems.com
> Organisation: Ritech Systems
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> Jeremy
> If it is the cente section then replace it with an X pipe
> Richard
>
>> On 06-Nov-20 4:16 PM, jeremy lane wrote:
>> Just had an MOT advisory that there is a small gas leak from my exhaust silencer which is ?in poor condition?. Any advice on the best option for a replacement?
>>
>> 1988S4 Auto
>>
>> Jeremy Lane
>> 07971671887
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> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 21:11:25 +0000
> From: Paul R Smith <smiffypr at gmail.com>
> To: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [928uk] Silencer
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> The front box is not stainless, that's why they rust. The rest of the
> system on an S4 is. What to do depends where the leak is, but if it is
> described as being in poor condition it probably is the front box.
>
> Alternatives include replacing it with an x-pipe, getting a second hand
> one or a new one.
>
> Smiffy
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>> On 06/11/2020 17:16, Alexander Popov via 928uk wrote:
>> Hi Jeremy,
>>
>> Your car would have four silencers. One right after the engine, two each side before the rear subframe and also the duck bill one at the back. The middle and rear silencers very rarely go. Normally it?s the front one which rusts - don?t ask me why. Could it be leaking from the pipe joints?
>>
>> As for a source - Luxury Car Spares is your man or perhaps Simon Watson on this list might have one in his collection?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Alex
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