Raceland Blowing..

1. Easty Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Guiseley, Leeds Posts: 2608 Revo Stage 1 Leon FR

   #1 10th May 2007, 15:03

   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 !
2. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #2 10th May 2007, 15:06

   Have you got springs on the bolts?
3. Easty Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Guiseley, Leeds Posts: 2608 Revo Stage 1 Leon FR

   #3 10th May 2007, 15:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ste_1 Have you got springs on the bolts?

   i am just going to jack my car and up and have a peek.
4. Easty Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Guiseley, Leeds Posts: 2608 Revo Stage 1 Leon FR

   #4 10th May 2007, 15:36

   
   
   
5. chrisni1986 Established Member Joined: May 2005 Northern Ireland Posts: 1020 EVO 5, 306XLD

   #5 10th May 2007, 17:05

   what kinda condition was the gasket like that goes inbetween?
6. makaveli144 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Burton Posts: 3661 Alfa Romeo GT

   #6 10th May 2007, 18:13

   Is it blowing out one side more than the other?
7. Easty Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Guiseley, Leeds Posts: 2608 Revo Stage 1 Leon FR

   #7 10th May 2007, 18:16

   gasket is brand new, not sure what side blows most tbh !
8. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

   #8 11th May 2007, 13:22

   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?
9. makaveli144 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Burton Posts: 3661 Alfa Romeo GT

   #9 11th May 2007, 13:31

   His car only has one as its a mk1
10. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #10 11th May 2007, 13:56

    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.
11. samcook Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 evesham, worcs United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3813 197 cup

    #11 11th May 2007, 23:31

    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!
12. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #12 11th May 2007, 23:49

    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
13. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #13 12th May 2007, 16:12

    have you got a gasket on both sides of the join? if not try that and hope for the best