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MG MGF Technical - 'Exhaust Bracket'

Hi Gents
I'm due to get my TT extreme, ear murdering, nutter exhaust soonish (well when I've sent Neil the cheque)

I've read on here (i think) about an "exhaust Bracket" or something which seems to reduce the chance of HGF and stop some of the exhaust shake?
Have I imagined this?
Can anyone fill me in on the details?
Is it worth fitting at the same time as the new backbox?
If so where do I get one from & approx cost?
Thank you in advance for sharing your vast wealth of accumulatated knowledge.
Your's humbley (is that a word?)
Gareth

g hampson

The bracket I believe you're refering to is part no. WCU100870, costs about Ģ12 and available from an X-Part dealer. It is fitted as standard to MGF so also possibly available from Bosal/Timax? I'm not sure about reducing the chance of HGF, my MGF runs a Mongoose system but i didn't replace the bracket as it spoils the looks of a polished stainless exhaust under the back of the car, and as so far have had no concerns of HGF.
Steve Tyler

WCU100870 is just the replacement number for the standard exaust clamp. Most of us have removed it due to *rust away*, or change to an aftermarket exhaust.
#8 shown here http://www.mgfcar.de/epc/5972.htm

I think GEX13002 is the part that Gareth means ?
Mounts the lower manifold flange and downpipe to the engine block (an a*se* to install btw. !!!)

http://www.mgfcar.de/exhaust_bracket/index.htm
No longer listed with this number in a late EPC (IMO)
And yes, faboulous Roger Parker (MGOC) had some thoughts about reducing head movement under specific engine movement some years ago. (see technical subject archives for that p/n)

The only I can say is:
MGF MK1 made 1999, standard with old design head gasket and plastic dowels .... but that funny bracket installed
No problem with leaking gasket since 105k km :)))

... knocking ;)
Dieter

Dieter
To coin a golfing spectators phrase "you're THE MAN"
Mucho Gracias!.

Additional question if I may?
You say fitting is a little bit of challenge.
Is this a job best left till the next service, where the pro's can do it with the car fully raised on the ramps?
Thanks again.
Gareth

g hampson

Totally agree with Dieter, the bracket is a pig to fit!
When the car is on a ramp it seems that the best way to do it from above,and when then working from the engine compartment you want to make it from underneath !!!
Also you need "The kind of gloves you donīt want your doctor to put on " in order to avoid blood on your hands....Took me over one hour to get in place.
Additional washers (the ones with many "teeth") under the bolts head makes things a bit easier. Beware that they have to be especially for exthaust systems (temperature).
So all in all best left for the garage to fit !

BR, Carl.
Carl

TBO I doubt the standard exhaust strap would fit the TT extreme as the silencer its a different shape and size.
My Janspeed silencer came supplied with a replacement strap, which broke after about 6 months so I removed it. Its been like that for 2 and a bit years without any problems.
I cant see how it would help prevent HGF as it just attaches the silencer to the cat mounting studs, so there is still movement in the system.
A set of polyflex exhaust mounts may be a better bet.
Steve White

Hi, Gareth
Are you thinking of fitting the exhaust your self??
As a might have mentiond at the last meet it took Blue Flame over 2 hours to fit mine as "problems" with removeing.Don,t know why as they didn,t want to expand on the comments as busy at time.
I,m sure it will be a good point of interest at the next meet , see you soon ,hope all goes well .Mel..
m e johnson

Still confusion about that bracket location ?
Not the exhaust strap but this one to the manifold
http://www.mgfcar.de/exhaust_bracket/dk_DCP_2253.jpg

Gareth,
Carl mentioned already, it's tricky but not impossible to DIY. (see our hints on the webside)
Did mine in not with car full on ramps, but jacked up the rear only.
Most important tool was a small ratchet 1/4" with longest available extension and cardan joint attached just behind the 13mm socket for the upper bolt (access from above).
.. and patience :)
Dieter

Thanks again Dieter.
Sorry for my lack of knowledge "carden joint" - is that what I know as a universal joint?
vielen Dank
G
g hampson

cardan joint .. err... copied from babelfish translator ;) (apology, my kind of english)

universal joint is obviously the common word :)
http://www.mytoolstore.com/sk/45190.jpg
allows moving the socket in (nearly) any direction ..

*g* the problem with is, when you are on the matter. It will also move in directions you do _not want_, but you can't support with your fingers due to lack of space.
Me put a strip of mastix wound around the universal joint knuckle to _meet_ the screw head ... at any time.

>Also you need "The kind of gloves you donīt want your doctor to put on "

Echo Carl: thin rubber gloves
:)

Cheers
Dieter

Dieter

Thanks
G
g hampson

This thread was discussed between 16/01/2006 and 23/01/2006

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