Yes another side pipe question
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Heel & Toe
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From: Waldorf MD
Yes another side pipe question
I just purchased a set of the Maximizer header/side pipes for my 78. I've read through several threads and discovered some have had issues with these fitting....fingers crossed on that one!
Mine arrived with a small ding in the left side pipe, since I plan to ceramic coat them velvet black I'll use some lab metal or JB Weld to fill the ding. I don't want to wait yet another week or two to return and file a UPS damage claim for such a small defect. However I am a bit worried if I ceramic coat them only to discover I have fitment issues! Did I say fingers crossed!!
My question is: has anyone purchased a set of the Patriot heat shields? I'm thinking they may be to small in diameter for the maximize side pipes. I was hoping someone could chime in if they've bought these or know someone who has..
Thanks,
Bill
Mine arrived with a small ding in the left side pipe, since I plan to ceramic coat them velvet black I'll use some lab metal or JB Weld to fill the ding. I don't want to wait yet another week or two to return and file a UPS damage claim for such a small defect. However I am a bit worried if I ceramic coat them only to discover I have fitment issues! Did I say fingers crossed!!
My question is: has anyone purchased a set of the Patriot heat shields? I'm thinking they may be to small in diameter for the maximize side pipes. I was hoping someone could chime in if they've bought these or know someone who has..
Thanks,
Bill
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Yeah I decided to pass on the Patriot heat shields for the same reason, we pulled the old original exhaust manifolds, pipes and mufflers yesterday. I now have a much bigger problem than worrying over heat shields.
One of the downsides to buying an "unmolested" original old car is the fact that original in some cases means rusty bolts never touched since it left the assembly line. I had 3 manifold bolts twist off in the heads. Luckily my son "knows a guy" that he uses in his powder coating business when he breaks off bolts disassembling old parts to powder coat. He'll be coming by today to assess the situation and hopefully extract the bolts. Two of the three are flush with the head and for the life of me I can't envision how he cas access these to drill them out. I could end up having to pull the top half of the engine and if I do that, I may as well have the heads reworked while they're off. Damn these old cars! It's a love/hate relationship and I'm currently hating it!
One of the downsides to buying an "unmolested" original old car is the fact that original in some cases means rusty bolts never touched since it left the assembly line. I had 3 manifold bolts twist off in the heads. Luckily my son "knows a guy" that he uses in his powder coating business when he breaks off bolts disassembling old parts to powder coat. He'll be coming by today to assess the situation and hopefully extract the bolts. Two of the three are flush with the head and for the life of me I can't envision how he cas access these to drill them out. I could end up having to pull the top half of the engine and if I do that, I may as well have the heads reworked while they're off. Damn these old cars! It's a love/hate relationship and I'm currently hating it!
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Yeah I decided to pass on the Patriot heat shields for the same reason, we pulled the old original exhaust manifolds, pipes and mufflers yesterday. I now have a much bigger problem than worrying over heat shields.
One of the downsides to buying an "unmolested" original old car is the fact that original in some cases means rusty bolts never touched since it left the assembly line. I had 3 manifold bolts twist off in the heads. Luckily my son "knows a guy" that he uses in his powder coating business when he breaks off bolts disassembling old parts to powder coat. He'll be coming by today to assess the situation and hopefully extract the bolts. Two of the three are flush with the head and for the life of me I can't envision how he cas access these to drill them out. I could end up having to pull the top half of the engine and if I do that, I may as well have the heads reworked while they're off. Damn these old cars! It's a love/hate relationship and I'm currently hating it!
One of the downsides to buying an "unmolested" original old car is the fact that original in some cases means rusty bolts never touched since it left the assembly line. I had 3 manifold bolts twist off in the heads. Luckily my son "knows a guy" that he uses in his powder coating business when he breaks off bolts disassembling old parts to powder coat. He'll be coming by today to assess the situation and hopefully extract the bolts. Two of the three are flush with the head and for the life of me I can't envision how he cas access these to drill them out. I could end up having to pull the top half of the engine and if I do that, I may as well have the heads reworked while they're off. Damn these old cars! It's a love/hate relationship and I'm currently hating it!
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Yeah I decided to pass on the Patriot heat shields for the same reason, we pulled the old original exhaust manifolds, pipes and mufflers yesterday. I now have a much bigger problem than worrying over heat shields.
One of the downsides to buying an "unmolested" original old car is the fact that original in some cases means rusty bolts never touched since it left the assembly line. I had 3 manifold bolts twist off in the heads. Luckily my son "knows a guy" that he uses in his powder coating business when he breaks off bolts disassembling old parts to powder coat. He'll be coming by today to assess the situation and hopefully extract the bolts. Two of the three are flush with the head and for the life of me I can't envision how he cas access these to drill them out. I could end up having to pull the top half of the engine and if I do that, I may as well have the heads reworked while they're off. Damn these old cars! It's a love/hate relationship and I'm currently hating it!
One of the downsides to buying an "unmolested" original old car is the fact that original in some cases means rusty bolts never touched since it left the assembly line. I had 3 manifold bolts twist off in the heads. Luckily my son "knows a guy" that he uses in his powder coating business when he breaks off bolts disassembling old parts to powder coat. He'll be coming by today to assess the situation and hopefully extract the bolts. Two of the three are flush with the head and for the life of me I can't envision how he cas access these to drill them out. I could end up having to pull the top half of the engine and if I do that, I may as well have the heads reworked while they're off. Damn these old cars! It's a love/hate relationship and I'm currently hating it!
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