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10th May 2007, 15:03
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Raceland Blowing..
Hello chaps.
I Recently had fitted a raceland manifold. Where the pipe connects to the cat (or in my case de-cat pipe) the bolts that came with the manifold weren't the normal spring bolts which are on the standard manifold.
For some reason, the join isn't quite right, and it's blowing quite a bit. The garage did put some sealant around the join, but it's still blowing quite a bit.
Is this a common thing with the racelands ? Any info is appreciated !
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10th May 2007, 15:06
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Have you got springs on the bolts?
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10th May 2007, 15:13
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Have you got springs on the bolts?
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i am just going to jack my car and up and have a peek.
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10th May 2007, 15:36
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I was close to it, so frustrating...my arm was aching like fuck, my dick was sore and my face was hurting from twisting it so much in desperation
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10th May 2007, 17:05
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what kinda condition was the gasket like that goes inbetween?
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10th May 2007, 18:13
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Is it blowing out one side more than the other?
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10th May 2007, 18:16
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gasket is brand new, not sure what side blows most tbh !
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I was close to it, so frustrating...my arm was aching like fuck, my dick was sore and my face was hurting from twisting it so much in desperation
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11th May 2007, 13:22
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Seems like your missing the springs m8, without these i dont think you can stop the blowing, there cheap so go get some from citroen 
what have you done witht the other lamda sensor?
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11th May 2007, 13:31
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His car only has one as its a mk1
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11th May 2007, 13:56
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re use the bolts from the old exhaust with the springs. In most cases that would work. They are supposed to tension the manifold and cente pipe together while allowing for a small amount of movement.
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11th May 2007, 23:31
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i think the reason for the raceland having a nut welded to the manifold flange is so that you junk the spring method and just solid bolt it, mines together using springs and that blows! think its just a common problem to be fair mate!
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11th May 2007, 23:49
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imo i would re-use the springs and bolts and get a new gasket. jack it up and see where it is blowing from aswell
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12th May 2007, 16:12
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have you got a gasket on both sides of the join? if not try that and hope for the best
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