An exhausting problem...

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Dave1963

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E85 3.0i

Went over a speed bump that wasn't marked....
Looks like the seal between downtube and main exhaust has popped, just by the cross member. Is there a gasket there? I can only get under it with a low rise trolley jack and cant get right under the fault. I dont want my pants pulled down at the mechanics...
 
Dave1963 said:
E85 3.0i

Went over a speed bump that wasn't marked....
Looks like the seal between downtube and main exhaust has popped, just by the cross member. Is there a gasket there? I can only get under it with a low rise trolley jack and cant get right under the fault. I dont want my pants pulled down at the mechanics...
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The usual problem there is severe corrosion on the clamping nuts/studs, it can be a nightmare to replace them :(
Rob
 
Dave1963 said:
Thanks Rob, I kinda guessed. The studs are pretty damn fooked by the look of it
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I have these replaced on a e46 330 and 2 z4s its not too expensive to have sorted ,its the drill bits you use up to get the old bolts out :)
 
I dont have the tooling. I cant even get under it reliably....Hopefully the guy I have asked to look at it can be sensible
 
Dave1963 said:
I dont have the tooling. I cant even get under it reliably....Hopefully the guy I have asked to look at it can be sensible
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I didnt do the work myself,as far as I can remember 2 different guys both charged about £80
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In answer to your question, Yes there is a gasket. I dont know where you live but I got my joint fixed by \mr \exhaust at \redhill. \did a brilliant job and gave a lifetime warranty. Make sure you get the gasket specific to your zed from BMW otherwise you could end up with a series 3 car gasket which looks and fits the same but has a slightly smaller internal diameter which can marginally affect exhaust flow.
 
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