Aw71 and downpipe clearance

90volvo · 02-22-2021, 08:37 PM

I had rubber lines for for my trans. coolant which I know is asking for trouble. So I ordered some 3/8 steel line and bought a decent tubing bender. The front line isnt to bad on clearance with the d.p. but the back line which I assume is the return line is close no matter what I try and do. My only option that I can see is to lower the exhuast for more clearance which I hate to do. So Im asking what are you guys doing for clearance? My exhaust is 3inch and the tightest area is where the line hooks up to the back fitting. IF you wrap it with some kind of insulation, what are you using? Thanks for any adivise.

mooseturb · 02-23-2021, 11:58 AM

You might want to consider wrapping the tubing rather than wrapping the downpipe. Search online flexible heat shield will bring up a variety of products.

02-22-2021, 08:37 PM	#1
90volvo Board Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Eldorado Springs Mo.	Aw71 and downpipe clearance I had rubber lines for for my trans. coolant which I know is asking for trouble. So I ordered some 3/8 steel line and bought a decent tubing bender. The front line isnt to bad on clearance with the d.p. but the back line which I assume is the return line is close no matter what I try and do. My only option that I can see is to lower the exhuast for more clearance which I hate to do. So Im asking what are you guys doing for clearance? My exhaust is 3inch and the tightest area is where the line hooks up to the back fitting. IF you wrap it with some kind of insulation, what are you using? Thanks for any adivise. __________________ 90 Volvo 240-my current setup. B230ft rebuilt -MS-Turbo-E85 1985 240 Work in progress. sons car- 93 240-15g turbo-chipped-95,000 miles. Slick car Leave feedback- http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=355413

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02-23-2021, 11:58 AM	#2
mooseturb Board Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Island,B.C.	You might want to consider wrapping the tubing rather than wrapping the downpipe. Search online flexible heat shield will bring up a variety of products.