|
What do I do about this?
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...d=7565&thumb=1
Hopefully, this photo will load so you can see it. If not, I'll try again. What you are looking at is a gap between the BBK header and the pipe going to the side exhaust. There is a gap just like this on the other side. I have a feeling the header and the side exhaust are as close as they are going to get without some major bending work. I think this is what is causing my backfiring when I let up off the gas. Anyone know what to do about this? |
There should probably be a donut gasket in there....
|
That's a ball and socket flange and is how it should fit...
|
You can loosen and clean the surfaces with a relatively fine paper or steel wool. You can also use exhaust sealed when you refit.
|
So, what you all are saying is, I have no problem. But there is 3/4", or more, gap between the header pipe and the side exhaust tube. There are bolts there that could be tightened, but I really think the builder did all the torquing down that he could. If I do need a gasket, what kind??
Thanks for the input, guys. |
Check the photo here, if it does not clear it up for you, may want to find a shop... Flowmaster 15930 Header Collector Ball Flanges 3 in.
|
Quote:
|
Might be missing something, but I don't see the gap?
|
As Cashburn stated...that gap you're seeing is normal...It is designed that way. There is no opening there...it's just space between the flanges...the exhaust is sealed. My car looks exactly the same.
Rob |
Hey chomama, Rob is correct, everything is done correctly and there is a donut gasket inside there. If it were leaking, there would black soot everywhere. Your car's fine.
|
Since there is a backfire I expect you are on the right track and need to tighten up the flange evenly or add something to seal it up better.
|
Clue me in, guys. Why would an exhaust leak cause a backfiring problem? I'd be looking at the timing...
Exhaust leaks in and of themselves would bug me, just for messing up the sound of the Cobra. DD |
With an exhaust leak, under some conditions (trailing throttle) fresh outside air can be pulled in through the leak, causing "afterburning" in the downstream exhaust from unburned fuel, resulting in backfiring or popping out the exhaust.
|
I am going to take another look at this. Since I have no "soot" in the engine compartment and it doesn't sound like open headers. This may be a false alarm. THanks to all.
|
I'd be checking timing. That joint looks fine. If you had an exhaust leak, you would most likely be hearing some sort of ticking and you'd see soot as previously mentioned. What running gear do you have? EFI, carb?
|
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:07 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: