Downpipe/Manifold Exhaust leak?

[juliemac57 at hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

First, welcome to the list! You'll get used to the "bombardment" of mail 
eventually  :)
The "shock thingy" is a flexable joint that can be replaced. We have at 
least 2 places that help us alot, apart from listers who can get 
speciallised stuff.

The flex plipe has to be cut and re-welded. You can get the part from either 
of these 2 places.

Mike Potter:
http://www.parts4vws.com (west coast)

Dave and Mark:
http://www.germanautoparts.com (East coast)

Many others will chime in for sure, again welcome to the list,
drive carefl, but have fun!


Julie Macfarlane
1981 MKI 2L 16v
Amsterdam NY





>From: "James S. Danda" <jdanda@sunflower.com>
>To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Downpipe/Manifold Exhaust leak?
>Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 07:24:03 -0600
>
>Hi,
>I'm new to the list. I apologize in advance if this is a redundant 
>question.
>
>I have a 1986 16v scirocco and there is a leak in the downpipe. I can't see 
>where it is coming from, but I can feel the exhaust leak at a flange point 
>between the exhaust manifold and the downpipe. Its not at the gasket, its 
>in the 'shock thingy' that absorbs the twist of the engine. I'm guessing 
>the downpipe fits in this shockabsorber and a gasket of some sort needs 
>replacing. Since I cant get a good look at it and have never seen one 
>before, I am only guessing.
>
>Is this common and a DYI fix? Do I need a complete downpipe or is there a 
>gasket in there that needs replacing?
>
>Thanks!
>Jim
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