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November 2014

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Exhaust front section parts

Yesterday a nice little box of exhaust parts arrived for the front section of the exhaust. One of those being the flange to fit the manifold that i had to have cut as the US seem to use there own offset for the holes that i couldn’t find. The front pipe had been bent to clear everything nicely and i have added a small flexi section to help to add a little flex to the front pipe. I managed to get it all tacked in place today and all i need to do tomorrow is add oxygen sensor and its…

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Opel Manta A Series Steering

The new steering double UJ and joiner has been sent on its way from Summit Racing today 🙂 and although it cost $38 dollars to send i expect it will still take about 2 weeks! So while im waiting its off to the grinding company to get the steering shaft ground down to take the new DD steering joint. It will then work something like this (pictures to follow when i get to putting it together!) From the steering column i will have a joiner to extend the shaft, then a nice big vibration single UJ, through a steering shast…

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Opel Manta A series 2.5" stainless exhaust system parts.
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The Exhaust is coming together :-)

Right so i should do a bit of an update on the exhaust progress. The back box, over axel pipe and middle box are all in and looking good.           So the back section is all in and fitting nicely. Now for the front section. The pipes are back from the pipe benders and have now been cut ready to fit.           Im splitting the front pipe and using a small 4″ flexible section to try and help with movement and ease of removal. Im just waiting for the flanges and the…

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