devlin86
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Post by devlin86 on Oct 12, 2010 9:11:57 GMT 1
Hi Guys
I am just wondering how best to go about removing my motad exhaust, as it seems to be on there pretty well?
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paulie73
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Post by paulie73 on Oct 12, 2010 14:12:12 GMT 1
I have taken my motad off many times, the last time was two days ago. First of all unbolt the rear downpipe and twist it which will free it from the silencer. Then unbolt the silencer and twist the sliencer and it will come off the front downpipe fairly easily.  |
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tbird96
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Post by tbird96 on Oct 12, 2010 15:58:30 GMT 1
What's your exhaust head pipes like is it only the 2-1 join blowing, just wondered as if your buying a new full system then would you be intrested in selling the old motad one?
I could use it to make my planned side exit twin pipes !
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devlin86
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Post by devlin86 on Oct 13, 2010 10:08:05 GMT 1
Its not a full system i've bought, its a new exhaust and link pipe, so will still be utilising the stainless steel downpipes.
Just hassle getting off i would imagine.
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vtwinfan
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Post by vtwinfan on Oct 13, 2010 10:55:00 GMT 1
tweak it gently, twist firmly, pull hard, get ratty and hit it ;D
good luck, tell it who is boss.
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devlin86
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Post by devlin86 on Oct 14, 2010 9:44:59 GMT 1
I assume when you say twist, you removed it from the headers at the engine end, and then twist the down pipes til they loosen within the motad?
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devlin86
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Post by devlin86 on Oct 14, 2010 17:49:20 GMT 1
well after a deal of hammering away; sweat and blood, and some swearing, the new exhaust and linkpipe is in place, and it looks and sounds rather good Definitely worth the effort, and money spent, i have a video of the new exhaust in place www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebhUsum2qlY |
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devlin86
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Post by devlin86 on Oct 14, 2010 17:52:18 GMT 1
putting the new exhaust on was actually very easy, just getting the motad off proved very difficult, the previous owner had used some form of gasket which sealed it in place very well, following the motad philosophy, life time guarantee, as you'll never get the bugger off |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Oct 14, 2010 20:37:52 GMT 1
She does sound nice.
Did you have to remove the headers in the end?
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tbird96
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Post by tbird96 on Oct 14, 2010 20:42:17 GMT 1
Looks great and sound even better, so tempted now to buy one!  |
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devlin86
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Post by devlin86 on Oct 14, 2010 22:40:10 GMT 1
honestly, you wouldn't regret it, it sounds lovely, and its alot lightier too, and it may be in my mind, but it seems to pull alot better.
If you have 150 notes to spare, then its a good investment.
Didn't removed the headers, just got a hammer and chisel and went to work on the top part of the link pipe, then after trying to twist from the rear of the exhaust, which did nothing (bloody gasket) so ended hacking that part of the link pipe too.. its just a good thing i didn't want to keep the motad and get it welded as a spare really.
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