Moonbather Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Apologies, I suspect this has been discussed before, but a bit of searching and I didn't find it. I've just got a 54 plate Z as of Sunday. Just sorting out some bits to my taste (replacing head unit with something smarter, etc). The one thing that slightly bugs me is the exhausts being poorly aligned: Is there something that can be easily done about that? The exhaust is secure, it's not rattling around. It just seems to be a bit wonky. It's also very grubby, so any advice on cleaning the exterior of the ends would be welcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Take it to a decent exhaust place to check the alignment. As for cleaning, get some Autosol and elbow grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 +1 on the autosol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2orry Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 if it japspeed live with it or bin it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbather Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 I believe it's an OEM exhaust. I'll pop in somewhere and get them to look at it and buy some Autosol while I wait. I have plenty of elbow grease Thanks very much all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcboyle Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I believe it's an OEM exhaust. I'll pop in somewhere and get them to look at it and buy some Autosol while I wait. I have plenty of elbow grease Thanks very much all. If its oem, the alignment is due to 3 backbox plugs. Go under the car and just check their sll in place. Its 2 on one side and 1 on the other. Little metal finger from backbox that plugs into a rubber plug... sorry for bad explanation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 My oem exhaust looked exactly the same as that when I bought my Z. When you look at the 3 exhaust mounts on the backbox you'll find that the 2 on the o/s are ok but the 1 on the n/s has broken, so you'll need a new exhaust mount rubber and that'll straighten things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 If the tips are very discolored, you can use a green washing up scourer with the Autosol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbather Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks guys. Got the thing up on a ramp and had a look. The back is an aftermarket stainless steel box and the hangers probably need modifying to make it fit properly. However, the classic problem of the real seal corroding has struck and the (OEM) mid section has entirely separated from the joint, it's just resting in place. He sent me away to find a mid-section to replace it with. I've had a quick look on here and found threads like this: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/65920-exhaust-bracket-corrosion/. The only difference is that my backbox is relatively new and stainless steel, so I would only be looking for a mid section. I'd like to keep the cost down as I've just forked out for the car. What's a sensible and cost effective way of sourcing a new mid-section. FYI - the Y pipe section is OEM and a little scrappy visually, but has some good miles left in it. I'd consider changing that too if it is cost effective, but my priority is to minimise my outlay for now. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbather Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Found another thread: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/38493-replacing-exhaust-center-section-studs/. Would appear a chat with ZMANALEX would be a good idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 The OEM y pipe has a heat shield on it, they always look tatty. As for the mid pipe, bring it to a welder and get them to chop the flanges off and weld a sleeve over the join, £30 or £40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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