I recently had my exhaust header flange break (pic #2); I was trying to remove the header pipe but can't figure out how to free it from the center muffler pipe (pic #1). Is it supposed to come out? Any tricks anyone has to share? So far I've tried PB Blaster, pipe wrench, and chisel/hammer...

thanks a bunch!
loudly,
-noah

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1980 300D (non-turbo, 421k miles)
1984 300TD (turbo, 305k miles)
1985 Vanagon (170k miles)

Its pretty tough getting them apart without heat, sometimes.

Just be glad its not welded.

You may need to take a hack saw or cold chisel to the piece that will be replaced.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

The 80 must be different. on my 85 the down pipe/header pipe has 2 bolts and a flange that bolts the 2 pieces of pipe together. It also hangs on a bracket off the transmission.

your picture looks rusty, those slip joints can be a PITA. heat, hammer chissel. and elbo grease.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Thanks for the input--maybe a whole new muffler setup is in order.

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1980 300D (non-turbo, 421k miles)
1984 300TD (turbo, 305k miles)
1985 Vanagon (170k miles)

your 80 is NA? the 85 is turboed. so the down pipe is different. Iam familiar with the none turbo eng. how they hook up.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Hi Charlie:
Yes, normally aspirated on the car. So now it's slow *and* loud.

I've been curious if I'm missing another exhaust bracket--I have the bracket on the transmission but not sure if there should be another one between the center muffler and the transmission. It seems rather wobbly...

-noah

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1980 300D (non-turbo, 421k miles)
1984 300TD (turbo, 305k miles)
1985 Vanagon (170k miles)

There is only the bracket on the trans. and the 4 rubber donuts it hangs on at the rear muffler.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Thanks--parts just arrived... back on the road soon...

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1980 300D (non-turbo, 421k miles)
1984 300TD (turbo, 305k miles)
1985 Vanagon (170k miles)