<VV> Exhaust Question

[Ron]

I recall that I have gone through some large efforts to bend the exhaust 
pipe slightly so that the joints line up PRIOR to tightening the nuts.  I 
think that not all of these aftermarket pipes fit well without some 
adjusting.  Was yours in good alignment?

RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill H." <gojoe283 at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 6:00 PM
Subject: <VV> Exhaust Question


>                                       B"H
>
> Hi all...I need some help!  I attempted to replace the
> exhaust pipe (from the manifolds to the muffler), the
> muffler and tailpipe.
>
> I got new packings (donuts) from Clarks, as well as a
> new muffler and I have an exhaust pipe in very good
> condition.
>
> However, when I installed the new pipe, I felt some
> air being expelled at the joints between each exhaust
> manifold and the pipe.  On both sides.  So I
> tightened.  And tightened some more.  Until I couldn't
> go any further.  I tightened the studs so tight that I
> busted the washers!  And there is still what seems to
> be a leak!
>
> A couple of questions...
>
> First, does anyone know the correct torque setting for
> the manifold to exhaust pipe nuts?
>
> Second, is it possible that the "leak" isn't a leak
> but hot air from the engine?
>
> Third, is there some technique that I'm not following
> to get the pipe to bolt up to the manifold without any
> leaks?
>
> I think I cracked the donuts, so I'm ordering another
> set.
>
> Thanks everyone for your help!...Bill H.
>
>
>
>
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