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8V71 Upper & Lower Exhaust Pipes
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 4:49 pm
by DoubleEagle
Re: 8V71 Upper & Lower Exhaust Pipes
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:06 am
by jcb
Walter,
Thank you so much for all of your help regarding this. I've totally replaced the right side, utilizing your parts.....and plan on pulling the radiator on the left to get at that one. I'll also attempt to fix some other leaking issues there while its apart.
I'll keep you informed.
Thanks again,
Jim
Re: 8V71 Upper & Lower Exhaust Pipes
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 11:14 am
by DoubleEagle
Jim,
Unless you are taking out the radiator for other reasons, you might not have to in order to change the pipes. Once the muffler is out, there is room to get the pipes back on, provided the coach is jacked up enough to give you elbow room. How did the welding work out on the pipes?
Re: 8V71 Upper & Lower Exhaust Pipes
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2022 6:07 pm
by jcb
I believe you on the access from the bottom and top Walter, but I've done that to this point and it is just too difficult for me by myself. It just is. Besides, there are a number of inaccessible oil leaks that have to be addressed. I don't WANT to take the radiator out, but am simply out of options. Good news is, I accomplished the full replacement of the right side alone.....and it's tight. The bottom half of the pipe on my original one was uncracked, so I replaced the one from you with a new gasket and switched pipe. it sounds and looks good. Onward to the other side (once I fix a couple of recent new problems. As you know.....it never ends.
Re: 8V71 Upper & Lower Exhaust Pipes
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2022 6:09 pm
by jcb
btw.........I found every other part including a new Muffler at NAPA for a very reasonable prices. Surprised me!