Author Topic: what broke my downpipe?? (Read 1106 times)

s2martyn · « **on:** October 10, 2011, 12:41:28 pm »

can anyone enlighten me on why the d/p broke on the flexi joint??
engine mount??

E30Dom · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2011, 12:55:32 pm »

Standard DP?

Yeah normally excess movement of the engine,(fatigue)... whats spec of car? Is there any corrosion?

Dom

s2martyn · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2011, 01:08:33 pm »

standard spec till remap last week..no corrosion on pipe just a good rip...yes standard d/p..thanks

baldwined30 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2011, 01:24:35 pm »

Arh yes I know what this is!!

Its known as fate, pushing you towards a sports cat!!

E30Dom · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2011, 01:25:41 pm »

I would say excess movement in engine mounts after remap give exxtra torque, best get a lower mount insert as minimum...(not to self - I need one too!)

Dom

PDT · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2011, 02:42:58 pm »

High EGT's (exhaust gas temps) can also cause exhaust damage.

s2martyn · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2011, 11:26:31 am »

thanks guys..after further inspection i need a new lower mount and maybe i will try an insert...are the powerflex ones ok?

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