Landtom

Member

• May 16, 2014

• #1

Alright guys I'm in need of some help!
My exhaust/turbo joint slightly touches my bulkhead. Do you think I can fix this through shims to shift the bulkhead or is this going to require major surgery?

 

Dr_evil

Banned

• May 16, 2014

• #2

You could make a tubular exhaust manifold and move the turbo forward slightly if not the usual way would be to chop the bulkhead or move engine forward a little

 

easye1

Banned

• May 16, 2014

• #3

try a lump of checker plate shim somewhere on your engine mount just the one side..


but then I know nuffin about series..

 

Landtom

Member

• May 16, 2014

• #4

Cheers, I don't have a clue how to fabricate that, what's the best way to learn and what tools would I need? Do you know of anyone that will fabricate one from stainless steel?

 

Dr_evil

Banned

• May 16, 2014

• #5

Any decent exhaust company will be able to make you one or a local metal fabricator may do as well

 

Landtom

Member

• May 16, 2014

• #6

Cheers I'll get onto google

 

Landtom

Member

• May 16, 2014

• #7

If I shim the engine on one side will I need to do the gear box too? Will tilting the engine effect it?

 

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NiteMare

New Member

• May 17, 2014

• #8

is that in a sixpot chassis ??

if so you need to google "tdi in sixpot chassis" as this has been discussed and resolved a few times

 

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stevemanta

Member

• May 17, 2014

• #9

Adjust the bulk head with a Hammer.











Ok......so maybe its only me that would do that.

 

Defender-Sam

New Member

• May 17, 2014

• #10

stevemanta said:

Adjust the bulk head with a Hammer.











Ok......so maybe its only me that would do that.

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not just you i thought the very same if in doubt give it a clout

 

easye1

Banned

• May 17, 2014

• #11

stevemanta said:

Adjust the bulk head with a Hammer.











Ok......so maybe its only me that would do that.

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not so daft as it sounds..
If the lad was clever, by carefully cutting a section out to clear the turbo,
you might be able to turn it inside out and replace it, if its ally, some pop rivets, if its steel, mig it....


or bash feck outer it in true banger style...