940 Turbo Exhaust

Wentworth Man · Mar 8th, 2004, 21:53

Well the time has come to start replacing the downpipe on the old girl.
Haynes implies that to do so might need to disconnect the whole system all the way back to fit it.
Not having a pit or a ramp (but widow makers) I would be laoth to start banging about underneath to get the old off. A new one is £95 to the door incl VAT from Nordic. the local Humphries wants to charge £135 for one including fitting. There seem to be no stainless versions available but have been quoted for

Wanted to get a consensu of opinion from those in the know.

Is it worth getting the local to fit or is it easier than it looks to fit? Are there any issues I should be aware of - the what will go wrong when I dont have the bit scenario?

Any VOC members in the Thames Valley taht would be prepared to help would be welcomed
Many thanks
Tony

Peter Milnes · Mar 9th, 2004, 01:18

Tony old pal, the only thing that has to be loosened off is the bracket that holds the downpipe to the bell housing. It would probably be enough to unbolt the bracket from the bell housing, remove the downpipe, loosely fit the bracket to the new downpipe, bolt up the new one and then bolt up the bracket. You should be able to undo the bracket from the top of the engine bay and certainly the turbo connection from the top. Stainless Steel downpipes are frowned on as they are more prone to splitting than Mild Steel in use.

All the best, Peter

Wentworth Man · Mar 9th, 2004, 21:28

Peter,
That sounds so easy - and I am sure it is - just unusually nervous for a change.
What about the connection to the cat - it looks like there is a clamp/ gasket (?) - will that need replacing as well to maintain the seal?
Is there another one at the turbo end as well?

just hope the cat doesnt need doing as well!

Dont feel like digging a pit in the garage and I cant see my way to buying a hydraulic lift as SWMBO has started to see the old girl as a money pit - well OK I did splash out and get the AC sorted (cough cough) but the essentials have now started to appear and so need doing.

Mar 10th, 2004, 00:24

If your wife thinks the old Volvo is a money pit, just show her the cost of getting a new lease car.

George

[link:www.ttsservices.co.uk/my%20volvos.htm|http://www.ttsservices.co.uk/imm021.jpg]

'95 940 Polar LPT estate (B230FK/AW71)
'87 740 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler estate (D24TIC/ZF22)
'80 240 GLT estate (B23E/AW71)
'79 262C (B27E/BW55)

Wentworth Man · Mar 10th, 2004, 07:51

LOL, that is why I have the Volvo in first instance. own it you see the money go - lease it and you pay for depreciation and profit. hey ho.

Mar 8th, 2004, 21:53	#1
Wentworth Man VOC Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2020 16:51 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reading View Photos By: Wentworth Man	940 Turbo Exhaust Well the time has come to start replacing the downpipe on the old girl. Haynes implies that to do so might need to disconnect the whole system all the way back to fit it. Not having a pit or a ramp (but widow makers) I would be laoth to start banging about underneath to get the old off. A new one is £95 to the door incl VAT from Nordic. the local Humphries wants to charge £135 for one including fitting. There seem to be no stainless versions available but have been quoted for Wanted to get a consensu of opinion from those in the know. Is it worth getting the local to fit or is it easier than it looks to fit? Are there any issues I should be aware of - the what will go wrong when I dont have the bit scenario? Any VOC members in the Thames Valley taht would be prepared to help would be welcomed Many thanks Tony __________________ '02 V70 D5 SE (BKV Best in Class 2006 and 2007) '92 945 Wentworth 114k '95 945 SE 100K '92 945 S 150K The Moon is 238857 miles distant from the Earth so I've been to the moon and back in mine...and it only took me 14 years!

Mar 9th, 2004, 01:18	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: 940 Turbo Exhaust Tony old pal, the only thing that has to be loosened off is the bracket that holds the downpipe to the bell housing. It would probably be enough to unbolt the bracket from the bell housing, remove the downpipe, loosely fit the bracket to the new downpipe, bolt up the new one and then bolt up the bracket. You should be able to undo the bracket from the top of the engine bay and certainly the turbo connection from the top. Stainless Steel downpipes are frowned on as they are more prone to splitting than Mild Steel in use. All the best, Peter

Mar 9th, 2004, 21:28	#3
Wentworth Man VOC Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2020 16:51 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reading View Photos By: Wentworth Man	RE: 940 Turbo Exhaust Peter, That sounds so easy - and I am sure it is - just unusually nervous for a change. What about the connection to the cat - it looks like there is a clamp/ gasket (?) - will that need replacing as well to maintain the seal? Is there another one at the turbo end as well? just hope the cat doesnt need doing as well! Dont feel like digging a pit in the garage and I cant see my way to buying a hydraulic lift as SWMBO has started to see the old girl as a money pit - well OK I did splash out and get the AC sorted (cough cough) but the essentials have now started to appear and so need doing. __________________ '02 V70 D5 SE (BKV Best in Class 2006 and 2007) '92 945 Wentworth 114k '95 945 SE 100K '92 945 S 150K The Moon is 238857 miles distant from the Earth so I've been to the moon and back in mine...and it only took me 14 years!

Mar 10th, 2004, 00:24	#4
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: 940 Turbo Exhaust If your wife thinks the old Volvo is a money pit, just show her the cost of getting a new lease car. George [link:www.ttsservices.co.uk/my%20volvos.htm\|http://www.ttsservices.co.uk/imm021.jpg] '95 940 Polar LPT estate (B230FK/AW71) '87 740 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler estate (D24TIC/ZF22) '80 240 GLT estate (B23E/AW71) '79 262C (B27E/BW55)

Mar 10th, 2004, 07:51	#5
Wentworth Man VOC Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2020 16:51 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reading View Photos By: Wentworth Man	RE: 940 Turbo Exhaust LOL, that is why I have the Volvo in first instance. own it you see the money go - lease it and you pay for depreciation and profit. hey ho. __________________ '02 V70 D5 SE (BKV Best in Class 2006 and 2007) '92 945 Wentworth 114k '95 945 SE 100K '92 945 S 150K The Moon is 238857 miles distant from the Earth so I've been to the moon and back in mine...and it only took me 14 years!

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