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logic_guy
23rd November 2011, 18:03
I was expecting these to be no more then £10. The guy in the local motor factor said £21. I wAs like i want the bolts,no t the gasket.

this cant be right?
rick_VTR
23rd November 2011, 18:08
go to a hardware store, will be pennys for a couple of nuts and bolts.
logic_guy
23rd November 2011, 18:09
go to a hardware store, will be pennys for a couple of nuts and bolts.

lol. you cant use 'nuts and bolts' on exhausts. The joint is a tensioned joint to allow movement of the exhaust when accelerating etc. I gues a nut and bolt would just strip the threads?
Liam_
23rd November 2011, 21:32
If this is for the Supersprint, use the two springs you remove from the standard manifold and go to a fasteners place for the M10 bolts. Simples.
Tontsy
23rd November 2011, 21:36
If this is for the Supersprint, use the two springs you remove from the standard manifold and go to a fasteners place for the M10 bolts. Simples.

this works... or i could sell you a OEM kit for £10 if you really want lol.
actually, im nice. they dont cost me fuck all so cover postage.
gsavill90
23rd November 2011, 21:38
Pop down to a local garage or quick fit or something... i'm sure they'll either give you... or sell the bolts for a few quid.
rick_VTR
23rd November 2011, 22:13
fuck the springs, you dont need them, ive been using just 2 nuts and bolts with a washer either side of the bracket for 2 years and have had no dramas.
gsavill90
23rd November 2011, 22:13
That'll be fine until your manifold snaps in half :p
Tontsy
23rd November 2011, 22:14
fuck the springs, you dont need them, ive been using just 2 nuts and bolts with a washer either side of the bracket for 2 years and have had no dramas.

you say that, untill your join splits.
you DO need the correct kit, for movement in the exhaust sytem, and engine.
TupperZ
23rd November 2011, 22:44
2years until tomorro when youve just jynxed your luck.. its made to move for a reason
logic_guy
23rd November 2011, 23:52
fuck the springs, you dont need them, ive been using just 2 nuts and bolts with a washer either side of the bracket for 2 years and have had no dramas.

You do needsprings . they were invented for a reason .

I would rather new springs this way the springs would have more tension .
axsaxoman
24th November 2011, 08:45
you use correct kit or get a flexible coupling ,which will be more expensive
K17NEY
24th November 2011, 09:10
this works... or i could sell you a OEM kit for £10 if you really want lol.
actually, im nice. they dont cost me fuck all so cover postage.

Tonts, Fancy sending me one? I could do with changing mine as the gasket is a little worse for ware....