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[TheBoy]

o,k ive been out in my garage & found the pipes, the one minus the clip has had the clip in a different position to the other but as youd have to fit one that wont matter, at least it isnt split or cracked, i was thinking if you have your bracket & its a clean break as in separated from the pipe with no fracture, perhaps you could leave the bracket in situ, drop the new pipe onto it & cable tie it in place but i`ll leave that to you,[but a tack weld would be better] if you PM me your details i`ll try & find a way of packing it up & get it off to you , oh & as ive never fitted one does it have gaskets or sealing ring as i notice the pipe ends are flared, would be handy to know & dont think vx will have the fittings separate.

no gaskets

[unlucky alf]

thanks T,B is it metal to metal fit or do you apply some gunge on the flanges?

[Seth]

thanks T,B is it metal to metal fit or do you apply some gunge on the flanges?

It's metal-to-metal ......
The flared-out pipe ends mate to a corresponding domed opposite.
Gives a good gas-tight seal!

[Omegatoy]

thanks T,B is it metal to metal fit or do you apply some gunge on the flanges?

It's metal-to-metal ......
The flared-out pipe ends mate to a corresponding domed opposite.
Gives a good gas-tight seal!

correct!! however a word to the wise, the throttlebody end is steel bolts into cast ally so do not attempt to just wrench them up tight, make sure you have the spreader washers on  the flange to!! these are essential!!!

[unlucky alf]

when you say spreader washers is that the same as spring washers??

[Omegatoy]

when you say spreader washers is that the same as spring washers??

spreader washers are wider than the bolt head mate hence the name, spring washers are  shake proof so they dont come undone in use, having said that they would do the job admirably as only need to nipped to a light torque and wouldnt then come loose, come to think of it maybe i fitted the spreaders when i blanked it off and it did have springwashers on it originally??? doh!!!!

[unlucky alf]

i know what you are saying OT,the spring washers i have are thick walled so sit well proud of the bolt head,i use them whenever needed as they spread the load a lot better  

[TheBoy]

thanks T,B is it metal to metal fit or do you apply some gunge on the flanges?

It's metal-to-metal ......
The flared-out pipe ends mate to a corresponding domed opposite.
Gives a good gas-tight seal!

correct!! however a word to the wise, the throttlebody end is steel bolts into cast ally so do not attempt to just wrench them up tight, make sure you have the spreader washers on  the flange to!! these are essential!!!