The '3 Amigos' WILL NOT seal!?!? NOW FIXED!!!!

Started by 1ZZ-FE, April 17, 2014, 14:43

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OldMan

#50
May 14, 2014, 20:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I freely, & fully, admit that I have not read this thread.
If you have installed non-standard parts, why should you expect them to work well?
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1ZZ-FE

#51
May 15, 2014, 00:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
The only non standard parts are the flexi joints, and now the che style manifold. All gaskets have been OEM Toyota or aftermarket- makes no difference.

Regards,
Jim
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mrzwei

#52
May 15, 2014, 23:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "1ZZ-FE"Banging my head against a brick wall here guys! Since having the entire exhaust off to do other jobs including pre cat removal

Just to be clear here, was the 'tick' there before you did this?
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1ZZ-FE

#53
May 16, 2014, 00:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
When I bought the car as a project, many things needed seeing too. One of which was the flexi joints - one had totally snapped away, the other had cracked welds so was blowing, making an absolute racket when I got it, so can't really compare.

The back end is on axle stands at the moment. I've replaced the main cat pipe which bizarrely, fits better than the OEM, in my opinion, although it wouldn't work with the aftermarket manifold - just couldn't get the flexis that protrude into the bottom of the mani to 'slot' together, so went back to the OEM decatted manifold. Fit is perfect. I started it up briefly, there does seem to be an improvement. I'll know tomorrow when I drop it down and go for a spin.

Regards,
Jim
Toyota Hall of Fame = 1990 H - MR2 MK2 16v ]

Alex Knight

#54
May 16, 2014, 09:16 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
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1ZZ-FE

#55
May 16, 2014, 22:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
FIXED!!! AT LONG F***ING LAST ITS FIXED!!! So the cat pipe was indeed the cause. I can only assume, as someone kindly suggested, the flange was warped from welding the new flexis in!? The relief is unreal.

Many thanks to all that contributed!!!

Regards,
Jim
Toyota Hall of Fame = 1990 H - MR2 MK2 16v ]

andyroo104

#56
May 16, 2014, 23:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
So pleased for you.  :-) :-) :-)
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1979scotte

#57
May 17, 2014, 07:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Pleased for you mate. Didn't want you to bin your 2.
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loadswine

#58
May 17, 2014, 08:20 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Excellent news. Glad you got it sorted.  s:) :) s:)
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1ZZ-FE

#59
May 17, 2014, 08:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Thanks guys. Thanks to the members, 've learned so much about the car over the past few months. I honestly believe I could take that exhaust system apart blindfolded!!

Ideally, I'd like a late facelift with 2zz power for next summer. Looks like an easy swap.

Regards,
Jim
Toyota Hall of Fame = 1990 H - MR2 MK2 16v ]

Anonymous

#60
May 17, 2014, 13:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Great news  s:D :D s:D

1ZZ-FE

#61
May 17, 2014, 19:24 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Just in time to enjoy some top-down, back road twisty, getting-sun-burned action!
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Joesson

#62
May 17, 2014, 19:36 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That perseverance triumphs again, pleased for you.

1ZZ-FE

#63
May 17, 2014, 21:00 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
She sounds great. Idles fine, no issues with the heat etc. I'm utterly ruined. My sunburn is such that without my t-shirt on, I look like a Drumstick lolly!

Jim
Toyota Hall of Fame = 1990 H - MR2 MK2 16v ]

p3t3

#64
May 17, 2014, 22:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Excellent news  s:) :) s:)

Definitely work towards the 2zz for next summer. You'll love it! And yeah it's an easy swap!  s:) :) s:)
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Two's Company

#65
April 11, 2015, 23:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I've got a bit of an exhaust leak around the cat to manifold. I have bought new studs and gaskets to replace the 3 amigos.

The middle amigo seems to have been replaced by a nut and bolt at some point. The nuts have come off leaving the studs on the others 2.

How do I get the remaining 2 studs out and the new ones in?

Thanks

Anonymous

#66
April 12, 2015, 08:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Two's Company"I've got a bit of an exhaust leak around the cat to manifold. I have bought new studs and gaskets to replace the 3 amigos.

The middle amigo seems to have been replaced by a nut and bolt at some point. The nuts have come off leaving the studs on the others 2.

How do I get the remaining 2 studs out and the new ones in?

Thanks

There are various methods, I would try the two nuts locked together method; get two nuts of the correct thread, screw them onto the stud, tighten them against each other and the stud should wind out.

Soak it in plus gas first though (for a few days if possible)

Two's Company

#67
April 18, 2015, 23:36 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I tackled this today and the stud which was replaced by a bolt won't thread in. I guess it must have been drilled out at some point. Options?
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