Diesel RVs: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Exhaust Manafold to down pipe connection question

That actually makes sense now that I am thinking back to when I was under there last time to put the springs in, which may now come out.
I did make some adjustments to the bracket you mention so I could locate the pipe more towards the center of its route.

Been sick for a week so I have not had a chance to see if its leaking at my spring fix.

Many Thanks !

Steve

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Alan Boucher wrote:
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> Actually the way I think it works is the pipe from the manifold is fixed to
> the transmission by the bracket there. Effectively there is no need for a
> flex connection between those two points. The pipe after that flexes in
> the hangers to absorb the rotation of the engine/transmission.
>
> On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 8:20 PM, Steve Parolin wrote:
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> > **
> >
> >
> > Many Thanks.
> > No springs and no flex pipe, that's what I also.
> > I put springs on last weekend, I don't know if its me, but I think its
> > louder than when it was loose, as there is no way it can be louder based on
> > how loose it was. I am edging just being me being paranoid, but will do a
> > check this weekend to see whats up.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Steve
> >
> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "David Starbuck" wrote:
> > >
> > > I was working on it yesterday. No flex pipe on mine.
> > > -David
> > >
> > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Parolin" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Its an 84, but not a US model.
> > > > No Turbo, antenna on the front fender, no sun roof. Most of the time
> > when I am looking for parts I tell the guy behind the counter its an 80.
> > The guys a the stealership are confused by my VIN #, non US compliant.
> > > >
> > > > The down pipe is for an 80, it matched with I pulled off, no flex
> > coupling on it. 1 piece, solid.
> > > >
> > > > Does your pipe from the manafold to the resonator pipe have the flex
> > peice on it ?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Steve
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "David Starbuck" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Steve,
> > > > > What year is yours? Mine is a 79 300D, no springs on mine.
> > > > > -David
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Parolin" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 300D, non turbo.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I dont have spring bolts at the junction between the Exhaust
> > manafold and the down pipe, I beleive there should be, none of the chains,
> > nor my online searches have turned up spring bolts or anything else for
> > this junction.
> > > > > > I have straight through bolts, and they have to be re-tightened
> > every six months or so.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What doese everyone else have ?
> > > > > > Bolts, Studs, Bolts with springs, studs with springs.....
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > Steve
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
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