EXHAUST
SYSTEM
Page
S4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The exhaust system comprises a manifold attached to twin downpipes
termir~ating in a
single pipe, fixed to an intermediate pipe for Domestic vehicles and a catalytic
converter on Federal vehicles. Both systems have a single silencer
mounted across the
rear of the vehicle terminating in twin outlets. The systems are rigidly mounted to a
bracket on the rear of the transmission casting.
DOWNPIPE
To Remove
1.
Rernove the left
-
hand rear road wheel to gain access to the exhaust downpipe.
2.
Remove the three nuts securing the twin downpipe to the manifold and
remove the
'U
1
clamp (Domestic) and the three flange bolts (Federal)
connecting the intermediate pipe. Remove the intermediate pipe
or
catal ytic converter as necessary.
3.
Lift out the twin downpipe and discard the manifold to downpipe gasket.
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To Replace
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1
Reverse the removal, use a new gasket between the downpipe arid manifold,
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SILENCER
So Remove
1.
Unscrew the seven self tapping screws
(9
screws on Federal vehicles)
securing the rear valance. Remove the rear valance.
2.
Unscrew the
'U'
clamp securing the intermediate pipe to the silencer.
Federal vehicles have a flange mounting secured by three bolts.
3.
Remove the two silencer mounting straps. On Federal vehicles first
remove the heat shield, held in place by two nuts and washers located on
top of the mounting straps.
4.
Break
the joint sealin
g
the silencer to the intermediate pipe (catal
y
st
on Federal vehicles) and remove silencer. Take care during this operation
not to apply any undue strain on the other parts of the exhaust system.
ESPRIT
Issue
04/70
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