 Suggestions/Comments Removing heat exchanger tin, Is it possible? Can you share pics who done it already. |
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| ndfrigi |
 Sep 12 2013, 01:11 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California 
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Can I get any suggestions/comments if it is possible to remove the heat exchanger tin from the exhaust pipe? If possible, is it going to increase heat along the engine?
If you look at the picture of my heat exchanger, it is really in bad shape. Thank you and God Bless!  |
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| barefoot |
Sep 12 2013, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States
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Sure will, see how close the exhaust is to the axle boots, they'll suffer.
I'd get some SS band clamps and clamp the clamshells together, unless you want to tear the system off and get it re-welded. |
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| Rand |
Sep 12 2013, 01:37 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Cutting wheel on a grinder will make quick work of it. Rip a cut lengthwise and whatever other little cuts you need to peel it open and get it off of there.
If you are worried about the heat you can make a tin shield in that spot. But I wouldn't worry about it. Headers don't have tin. |
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| ndfrigi |
Sep 12 2013, 01:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(barefoot @ Sep 12 2013, 12:31 PM)  Sure will, see how close the exhaust is to the axle boots, they'll suffer. I'd get some SS band clamps and clamp the clamshells together, unless you want to tear the system off and get it re-welded. Thanks for your comments sir! It seems that my heat exchanger is made of aluminum and not a metal that can be welded. I'm not really sure. And there are several holes on top portion of my exchanger. |
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| ndfrigi |
Sep 12 2013, 01:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Rand @ Sep 12 2013, 12:37 PM) Cutting wheel on a grinder will make quick work of it. Rip a cut lengthwise and whatever other little cuts you need to peel it open and get it off of there. If you are worried about the heat you can make a tin shield in that spot. But I wouldn't worry about it. Headers don't have tin. Thank you also for your suggestions! So if I will be able to remove the tin portion of the heat exchanger, can I just wrap the pipe with heat resistant tape. Any idea where I can buy that heat resistant wrap? |
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| chads74 |
Sep 12 2013, 01:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 12 2013, 12:44 PM) QUOTE(Rand @ Sep 12 2013, 12:37 PM) Cutting wheel on a grinder will make quick work of it. Rip a cut lengthwise and whatever other little cuts you need to peel it open and get it off of there. If you are worried about the heat you can make a tin shield in that spot. But I wouldn't worry about it. Headers don't have tin. Thank you also for your suggestions! So if I will be able to remove the tin portion of the heat exchanger, can I just wrap the pipe with heat resistant tape. Any idea where I can buy that heat resistant wrap? Local auto zone/ o'riellys will have it |
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| jimkelly |
Sep 12 2013, 02:10 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
that is a late 1975/76 style heat exchanger, sometimes you can get these for near free, cause most back date exhaust.
some have said that they are not aluminum or stainless. |
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| ndfrigi |
Sep 12 2013, 02:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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Thank you Chads74!!!
================== Local auto zone/ o'riellys will have it [/quote] |
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| ndfrigi |
Sep 12 2013, 02:22 PM
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Sep 12 2013, 01:10 PM) that is a late 1975/76 style heat exchanger, sometimes you can get these for near free, cause most back date exhaust. some have said that they are not aluminum or stainless. =========== Thank you jimkelly! =========== Is anyone have a spare heat exchanger for 1975 1.8L? For free or cheaper price? If possible local area around Cypress, CA 90630 to save shipping. God Bless! |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Sep 12 2013, 04:51 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I'll give you a good pair for packing and shipping cost if you don't find one local.
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| ndfrigi |
Sep 12 2013, 05:11 PM
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 12 2013, 03:51 PM) I'll give you a good pair for packing and shipping cost if you don't find one local. Thank you so much sir, God bless you! Any idea sir estimate for shipping to cypress, ca 90630? Can I have some pictures of it sir? Noel@frigienterprise.net |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Sep 13 2013, 06:14 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Pm sent
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| monkeyboy |
Sep 13 2013, 08:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 8-June 08 From: Los Angeles, Ca Member No.: 9,147 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 12 2013, 01:22 PM) QUOTE(jimkelly @ Sep 12 2013, 01:10 PM) that is a late 1975/76 style heat exchanger, sometimes you can get these for near free, cause most back date exhaust. some have said that they are not aluminum or stainless. =========== Thank you jimkelly! =========== Is anyone have a spare heat exchanger for 1975 1.8L? For free or cheaper price? If possible local area around Cypress, CA 90630 to save shipping. God Bless! I think I have a set. PM me if you want them. I'm local. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Sep 13 2013, 08:39 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 12 2013, 01:22 PM) QUOTE(jimkelly @ Sep 12 2013, 01:10 PM) that is a late 1975/76 style heat exchanger, sometimes you can get these for near free, cause most back date exhaust. some have said that they are not aluminum or stainless. =========== Thank you jimkelly! =========== Is anyone have a spare heat exchanger for 1975 1.8L? For free or cheaper price? If possible local area around Cypress, CA 90630 to save shipping. God Bless! Bruce Stone probably has a few sets. He got 'some of them from me. He's in Riverside, not that far from you. The Cap'n |
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| ndfrigi |
Sep 13 2013, 03:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Sep 13 2013, 07:25 AM) QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 12 2013, 01:22 PM) QUOTE(jimkelly @ Sep 12 2013, 01:10 PM) that is a late 1975/76 style heat exchanger, sometimes you can get these for near free, cause most back date exhaust. some have said that they are not aluminum or stainless. =========== Thank you jimkelly! =========== Is anyone have a spare heat exchanger for 1975 1.8L? For free or cheaper price? If possible local area around Cypress, CA 90630 to save shipping. God Bless! I think I have a set. PM me if you want them. I'm local. Thank you Sir! I will let you know if I did'nt get one. God Bless! Noel |
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| ndfrigi |
Sep 13 2013, 03:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Sep 13 2013, 07:39 AM) QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 12 2013, 01:22 PM) QUOTE(jimkelly @ Sep 12 2013, 01:10 PM) that is a late 1975/76 style heat exchanger, sometimes you can get these for near free, cause most back date exhaust. some have said that they are not aluminum or stainless. =========== Thank you jimkelly! =========== Is anyone have a spare heat exchanger for 1975 1.8L? For free or cheaper price? If possible local area around Cypress, CA 90630 to save shipping. God Bless! Bruce Stone probably has a few sets. He got 'some of them from me. He's in Riverside, not that far from you. The Cap'n Thanks for the info sir! |
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| ndfrigi |
Sep 13 2013, 04:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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I brought home this car today and look what exhaust and heat changer installed to this car. So I guess it answered my needs for now. Thanks to all the offers guys but if I'm not happy i will get back to you again. God bless!
Trying to save some money but with the price of this will definitely bring back a little bit more on what i paid for.    |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Sep 13 2013, 09:12 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Noel, that's a 73 or74. You will need to change every thing associated with them. That means muffler, muffler hanger, S tubes, J tubes, branch pipes, and lower tin pieces. Everything from the tail pipes to ( but not including) the flappers. That's a good thing. The late model system is very restrictive, and cost you a few ponies.
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| ndfrigi |
Sep 14 2013, 02:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 13 2013, 08:12 PM) Noel, that's a 73 or74. You will need to change every thing associated with them. That means muffler, muffler hanger, S tubes, J tubes, branch pipes, and lower tin pieces. Everything from the tail pipes to ( but not including) the flappers. That's a good thing. The late model system is very restrictive, and cost you a few ponies. Ooops is that what it is? I was thinking of using the 74 muffler and heat exchanger but I did'nt know there is a difference on the other parts! In regards to muffler hanger, the picture of 4 the tips muffler from the 74 1.8 is not on a hanger and it looks very sturdy, so I was thinking the same. But as you said, other parts does not fit my 75 1.8. Maybe for the meantime I will just remove the heat exchanger tin and just wrap the exhaust pipe with insulating header wrap. Thanks a lot for the concern and God Bless! |
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| rhodyguy |
Sep 14 2013, 06:45 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
the pictured he looks to be in good shape. are they stainless steel? the rest of the conversion parts needed won't set you back that much if the system is not complete on the red car. the muffler NEEDS a hanger. the monza style mufflers are pretty heavy. the he's and the 8 exhaust studs are carrying the load.
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