Help with exhaust and manifold (with pictures)

1. user_37545 Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Southampton, UK Posts: 1908 Po-Low.

   #1 19th November 2010, 19:53

   My exhaust has been put together a bit funny.. imo. basically the manifold is connected to a seperate section that connects to the center section. I thought the manifold connected directly to it but it is seems its not the case.. it may be bodged on but it has a standard u bracket exhaust clamp on it and i dont think that should be holding it together..
   
   Heres what it looks like.. The manifold connects to this section before the center section. so yeah.. how is it supposed to be held together.. or should i get it welded up?
   Thanks!
   
   Heres a diagram.
   
2. user_37545 Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Southampton, UK Posts: 1908 Po-Low.

   #2 19th November 2010, 19:54

   
3. SaxoMuffin Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Reading Posts: 2045 iTB'd MK2 VTR

   #3 19th November 2010, 19:58

   Is it a supersprint manifold because mine came like that I just bolted it and it seems fine with no blows although other do recommend welding it for peace of mind...
4. user_37545 Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Southampton, UK Posts: 1908 Po-Low.

   #4 19th November 2010, 20:17

   Not too sure, came with the car.. didnt say on it. what do you mean you bolted it? give me an example picture muffin man!
5. SaxoMuffin Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Reading Posts: 2045 iTB'd MK2 VTR

   #5 19th November 2010, 21:04

   On my one where you say there is a split on the bracket there is usually a bolt which goes through which you tighten when it's connected...If you don't have the bolt just get it welded.(Or find a bolt to put in...I'll try find a pic...)
   
   EDIT: I can't find a pic sorry..
6. user_37545 Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Southampton, UK Posts: 1908 Po-Low.

   #6 19th November 2010, 21:33

   might just get a heavy duty jubilee until i can get it welded because the clamp is pretty squeeky at times..
   cheers anyway
   Hows the car nowa days mate?
7. onza100 Newbie Joined: May 2009 Posts: 9

   #7 20th November 2010, 11:50

   Milteks have a joint there too. Mine always used to blow
8. ric_b3 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 essex Posts: 1041 Saxo 1.1 animal

   #8 21st November 2010, 11:09

   Mines the same just use the u bolt where tje two sections join it squeeks abit when cold but dont when its hot and expandid