downpipe/cat update

[rocco16 at sbcglobal.net (Larry)]

Grant,
  What is the part number of that TT downpipe?
 The carbon steel TT downpipe for the 16V does have a rudimentary "flex"
joint that seems to work okay.

Larry
sandiego16V

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Gadzby@aol.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 4:35 PM
Subject: downpipe/cat update


> This morning on the way to the muffler shop, 5 miles from the destination,
my
> rocco just ran out of power and stopped at the side of the road.  Had to
have
> it towed the rest of the way.  Bummer.  So close and yet so far.
>
> The chunk of catalyst had reshaped itself into a cone-shaped wedge so it
> nearly blocked the converter exit pipe.  But now that the new TT
downpipe/cat is
> installed, I'm happy to report it's power has been renewed.  Still a few
much
> smaller pieces jumping around in the muffler, but mechanic said those
should
> eventually work themselves out.
>
> Overall I'm pretty happy with the TT unit.  No welding required.  One
> downside tho - it's missing the flexible joint at the exhaust manifold
which is on
> the OEM equipment.  As a possible result, the car emits more sounds of
metallic
> stress from the exhaust system during hard acceleration and cornering than
it
> did before.  I called TT and they confirmed this is an issue.  The
stainless
> unit has the flex coupling already installed.  TT suggested I might be
able to
> alleviate the problem by loosening and retightening the engine mounts.  Or
> could try purchasing their dual outlet flex coupling 253.001 for $100 and
having
> it welded onto the new downpipe.
>
> I'll drive it for a few weeks and see if it settles in by itself.
>
> Grant
>
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