For the last few weeks, I've been reviving my sister's bone stock MCSS that had sat idle for about 10 years.
Upon initial start-up, I discovered not a cracked, but completely BROKEN exhaust manifold. I was able to get that removed. This car still has ALL emission and smog stuff still on it and we don't have any plans to remove any of it. I just want to get it back going running like she remembers it. The original exhaust is still on it.
In getting the manifold off, I found this flap valve between it and the down pipe. I've never really dealt with this before. Whatever mechanism operates it from closed to open appears to be either missing or broken. What is it's purpose and can I just rig it so it stays open all the time.?
Thanks guys!
Upon initial start-up, I discovered not a cracked, but completely BROKEN exhaust manifold. I was able to get that removed. This car still has ALL emission and smog stuff still on it and we don't have any plans to remove any of it. I just want to get it back going running like she remembers it. The original exhaust is still on it.
In getting the manifold off, I found this flap valve between it and the down pipe. I've never really dealt with this before. Whatever mechanism operates it from closed to open appears to be either missing or broken. What is it's purpose and can I just rig it so it stays open all the time.?
Thanks guys!