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Old-Nail
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Joined: October 7th, 2009, 12:10 pm Posts: 2192 Location: NWUK
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 Exhaust inlet and blowing question.
I ran my engine this afternoon and could hear what I can best describe as an occasional hiss, exactly like an occasional drop of liquid dripping onto a hot manifold. I checked for leaks on the engine but there aren't any, and I think I have traced the noise to the carb' mounting gasket. Would that hiss if it was cracked I wonder? It's not a continual sound, but exactly as I said - it sounds like a drip hitting a hot pipe. I sprayed the gasket with WD40 and the hiss stopped momentarily, the bolts are tight so I just wanted to confirm my suspicion before I renew the gasket. Also what would be the 'symptoms' of a cracked gasket, as my engine is running fine apart from that? Next bit, should the swan neck to torpedo join be sealed with anything? Mine is blowing a little and leaking exhaust condensation. I seem to remember one of my 2cv's had a rubber seal around this bit, or perhaps my mind is playing tricks (again). 
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April 23rd, 2010, 6:22 pm |
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toomany2cvs
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Joined: December 26th, 2008, 9:40 pm Posts: 3332 Location: Surrounded by 2cvs...
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 Re: Exhaust inlet and blowing question.
Old-Nail wrote: Would that hiss if it was cracked I wonder? It's not a continual sound, but exactly as I said - it sounds like a drip hitting a hot pipe. I sprayed the gasket with WD40 and the hiss stopped momentarily, the bolts are tight so I just wanted to confirm my suspicion before I renew the gasket. Might not be cracked - the base of the carb might be warped slightly, assuming all the mounting faces are clean. <thinks> There isn't a gasket on there, is there? <checks ECAS> Ooh. So there is. Or should be. I've always just used a smear of goo. Quote: Next bit, should the swan neck to torpedo join be sealed with anything? Mine is blowing a little and leaking exhaust condensation. I seem to remember one of my 2cv's had a rubber seal around this bit, or perhaps my mind is playing tricks (again). Just a smear of exhaust assembly paste.
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April 23rd, 2010, 6:32 pm |
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Old-Nail
Firing on two.
Joined: October 7th, 2009, 12:10 pm Posts: 2192 Location: NWUK
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 Re: Exhaust inlet and blowing question.
I might save that fix for a rainy day then as it doesn't appear to be causing any problems, the blowing exhaust joint I can sort out for now I think.
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April 23rd, 2010, 6:57 pm |
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Russell
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Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm Posts: 9259 Location: West Sussex, U.K.
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 Re: Exhaust inlet and blowing question.
For exhaust joints use a smear of coppaslip, it works just as well if not better than exhaust paste, doesn't crack and isn't a total pain to get off. I didn't think it'd work when I was told to try it, but i wouldn't use anything else now!
Agree with Adrian about the carb gasket and block, I've had one with the tiniest fracture that caused all sorts of head scratching!
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April 23rd, 2010, 9:46 pm |
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ken
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Joined: March 6th, 2009, 1:40 am Posts: 3675
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 Re: Exhaust inlet and blowing question.
Old-Nail, when assembling the joints between the swan neck, torpedo and tail pipe I wrap some insulating tape around the end of the pipe, then brush some coppaslip over the tape. This not only seems to help seal the joint, but also makes life easier if you ever want to separate a joint.
Adrian, from the factory, there weren't any paper gaskets fitted to either side of the carb insulating block, but it seems to be fashionable to use them nowadays. I prefer to make sure that the base of the carb is flat, then a light coating of Red Hermetite on both sides of the insulator block does the rest.
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April 23rd, 2010, 11:08 pm |
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Old-Nail
Firing on two.
Joined: October 7th, 2009, 12:10 pm Posts: 2192 Location: NWUK
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 Re: Exhaust inlet and blowing question.
Thanks folks, I'll try that little copper grease dodge it sounds a good 'un.
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April 23rd, 2010, 11:38 pm |
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Sean
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Joined: April 22nd, 2009, 11:06 pm Posts: 3684 Location: Ecosse
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 Re: Exhaust inlet and blowing question.
copper grease is fab it is meant a an high temp sealant too
always used it on barrel to head joint as well as manifold gaskets, exhaust joints etc. tho i never worry about the leak from swan neck to torpedo.
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April 24th, 2010, 11:46 am |
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Jono
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Joined: December 8th, 2008, 5:58 pm Posts: 1404 Location: Near Matlock, Derbyshire
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 Re: Exhaust inlet and blowing question.
Russell wrote: For exhaust joints use a smear of coppaslip, it works just as well if not better than exhaust paste, doesn't crack and isn't a total pain to get off. I didn't think it'd work when I was told to try it, but i wouldn't use anything else now!
I read this yesterday, and I had my doubts. Then my crossbox blew out today so I thought I'd give copperslip a go when fitting the "new" one. I was still full of doubt, right up until the moment I turned the key, and found that it had worked beautifully!
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April 24th, 2010, 10:40 pm |
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Rhythm Thief
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Joined: March 10th, 2010, 12:37 am Posts: 1927 Location: Alone in my polytunnel with my pitiful competition onions
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Great idea. Exhaust paste is a pain in the arse, especially if (like me) you can't go near a tin of it without somehow getting it all over yourself  . I'll get a tin of coppaslip for the next time I do exhaust joints.
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April 24th, 2010, 11:29 pm |
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