nightmare 6 branch

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:58 pm

Just went to pick car up after having 6 branch fitted.... what a nightmare they had, its blowing in two places where it sits on the head, and they said it could do with being machined flat!!, its going back on Friday for them to have another look

Was well looking forward to getting it, and now I've got to wait even longer!!!

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:02 pm

where did u get it from....

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:05 pm

From here.... http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... pic&t=9457

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:07 pm

looks a similar design to one i used to have....

well neway get it welded and reface the flange...its easily done

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:14 pm

Thats what I asked you the other day here http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... highlight= thought it might be your old one!!!

they will prob get it refaced, as I'm leaving it with them while I'm away for the weekend.What do you mean about welding it???

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:21 pm

its possibe but it rusted up a bit but i did polish it...

heres a pic

could be mine but there are a few of these out there:

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:29 pm

well i sold it to a bloke called Lee

he must have sold it to 325track who sold it to u

it was fine when i had it and made 213hp on my 2.7

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:31 pm

well i sold it to a bloke called Lee

he must have sold it to 325track who sold it to u

it was fine when i had it and made 213hp on my 2.7

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:31 pm

well i sold it to a bloke called Lee

he must have sold it to 325track who sold it to u

it was fine when i had it and made 213hp on my 2.7

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:33 pm

Nice rug

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:35 pm

Cotty180 wrote:Nice rug

there's always one isnt there... well it sold the mnaifold ok didnt it... its all about presentation

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 8:46 pm

Karan wrote:it was fine when i had it and made 213hp on my 2.7

Not doubting its fine now, just an arse to fit, so glad I didn't take the job on myself!! would have been swearing like hell lying on my back!!

Did you have any trouble with it rubbing on the steering shaft??, I had a look while they had it on the ramp and it looked hell of a close, and is definatly rubbing on something!!!

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 8:48 pm

Wilson wrote:
Karan wrote:it was fine when i had it and made 213hp on my 2.7
Not doubting its fine now, just an arse to fit, so glad I didn't take the job on myself!! would have been swearing like hell lying on my back!!

Did you have any trouble with it rubbing on the steering shaft??, I had a look while they had it on the ramp and it looked hell of a close, and is definatly rubbing on something!!!

well mine had been indent a bit on the collector by the dudes who fitted it and it never rubbed

i suggest fitting new engine mounts too which will reduce movement

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 8:50 pm

Karan wrote:i suggest fitting new engine mounts too which will reduce movement

Yeah, good idea, I might well do that if still rubbing afterwards, afterall they're not that difficult!

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:56 pm

looks like 1 -6 are all on one peice. this does not work, you will all ways
sit wrong.. make shure they make it 3 into 1 X 2 with small but strong joints on the collectors..

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 10:00 pm

zaust wrote:looks like 1 -6 are all on one peice. this does not work, you will all ways
sit wrong.. make shure they make it 3 into 1 X 2 with small but strong joints on the collectors..

Nah its two piece, (2 x 3 into 1), its on there now, but has just gotta come of and have the flat edge machined flat!!!!

BTW What are the collectors??

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 10:05 pm

the collectors are where the 3 'primaries' (each individual pipe from manifold) join to form one pipe which is called the downpipe..... the joint is called the collector as it collects the gases from each of the primaries

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 10:24 pm

thanks Karan

, I'm learning so much from this site!!!

Post Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:30 pm

wana see it when its done looks awsome.