Sportex blowing

1. MattSaxoFriendy Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Channel islands Posts: 16 Mk2 saxo

   #1 23rd March 2011, 00:21

   i have a 2001 saxo mk2 and just fitted manifold ( decat inside manifold ) racetube and backbox all sportex, i have tightened every joint to the max part from the connection from the manifold to the racetube it is as tight as it goes but there still seems to be a gap did anyone else have this problem cheers
2. tarzan Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Lurgan Posts: 767 2001 black saxo furio 2001 black saxo vts

   #2 23rd March 2011, 00:24

   i have this problem on my furio with the coonection between the 421 down pipe and the small section of pipe for the end of that to the centre pipe. there is the smallest of gaps and when i start it cold drips of water come out only a few though. both surfaces on this connection are flat so im getting a gasket for it. depends what shape the pipe is for you.
3. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #3 23rd March 2011, 00:35

   Had the same problem on mine (02 vtr) ended up selling the sportex manifold because it never sealed properly, only time it sounded slightly ok was when it was red hot from a long run and even then it still blew a bit, dont think its very well made in my opinion! I tried almost everything to stop it aswell..
4. MattSaxoFriendy Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Channel islands Posts: 16 Mk2 saxo

   #4 23rd March 2011, 00:36

   one side of mine is flat and the other like a round shape will the gasket fill that gap and help stop air getting out ? looking on good old ebay there like £3 or somthing
5. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #5 23rd March 2011, 00:49

   Had the same problem on mine (02 vtr) ended up selling the sportex manifold because it never sealed properly, only time it sounded slightly ok was when it was red hot from a long run and even then it still blew a bit, dont think its very well made in my opinion! I tried almost everything to stop it aswell..
6. MattSaxoFriendy Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Channel islands Posts: 16 Mk2 saxo

   #6 23rd March 2011, 01:05

   decided to get rid of the centre pipe and backbox gunna get kam racing centre pipe and backbox hope this will fit better on the sportex manifold
7. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #7 23rd March 2011, 01:33

   Id go for another manifold i think that would seal it up better than changing the centre pipe, upto you though i guess and I can't see your exhaust so im sure you kno best lol! sorry about posting twice by the way my bad.
8. user_36078 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Costa Del Posts: 8010

   #8 23rd March 2011, 01:33

   Exhaust putty should seal it a tad. Or if its leaking from the Engine outlet, then get the mani off and flat the top a few mm.