Freelander 1 Down pipe FL1

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Chris_68

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Hi,

A quick question, I had problem with exhaust values and I think I found the reason (see photo)
A down pipe is quite expensive over here and not easy to remove I guess. How would you do, , would you weld or replace with a new generic flexible pipe plus clamps.

Thank you in advance
/Chris

 

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Alteredtech

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• May 24, 2024

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Chris_68 said:

Hi,

A quick question, I had problem with exhaust values and I think I found the reason (see photo)
A down pipe is quite expensive over here and not easy to remove I guess. How would you do, , would you weld or replace with a new generic flexible pipe plus clamps.

Thank you in advance
/Chris

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Hi, to replace the flexible part, you will need some cutting. So you need to remove the exhaust…

 

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This was not the reply I was hoping for but after having a closer look I agree that it will be difficult to do in-situ but also that it is at least room to remove the down pipe. Let's see how cooperative the bolts are though..

/Chris

 

Alteredtech

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Bolts will certainly break, you will need new bolts.

It’s better to remove the full exhaust pipes as a whole. Parts are bolted and welded.

 

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• May 24, 2024

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They are a pig of a job
Long extension from the wheel arch

 

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• May 26, 2024

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Thank you all for advices.

I managed to remove and weld in a new flex pipe, made a jig to get correct length.
There's always a but though, there is now a minor leak between down pipe and manifold. I tightened to 60Nm used a new gasket and some permatex. Will order a new gasket, is it recommended to stay away from liquid gasket?

/Chris

 

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• Sep 29, 2024

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Hi,

An update, I had to remove the cat and weld inside the flange, it is hard to spot so if you have a similar problem then inspect the area around the flange twice...

/Chris