Taff pilot Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Hello I had my 2009 S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff pilot Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Hello I had my 2009 S PDK inspected by the local dealer today and whilst on the ramp they showed me the three bolts that hold the two parts of the exhaust were rusty , they want over £500 to change these (exhaust flange triangle bolts and gaskets corroded is what it says in the report ) Can anyone tell me what size the bolts are and where I could get them in stainless steel , and where to get the flanges please cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Forum Admin Posted October 7, 2017 Administrators Share Posted October 7, 2017 The dealer should sell you the bolts at the parts desk for a few quid. The job is an absolute pig to do though even with the right air/power tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhouse Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I can confirm through personal experience that this is a pig of a job at home with the car on axle stands and without an oxy acetylene torch! So when our other Cayman needed a clutch recently, I got my local OPC to do it this time. Our TIPEC region has a very good deal with our OPC so the labour cost was £460 to change the clutch and deal with the corroded exhaust studs in the process. They even let us supply the clutch kit and exhaust clamps and stainless bolts. So £500 is way over the top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhouse Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 The bolts I used on both our gen 1 Caymans were bought from ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M5-M6-M8-M10-FLANGED-HEXAGON-HEAD-BOLTS-FLANGE-HEX-SCREWS-A2-STAINLESS-STEEL-/150935671186?var=450136610314&hash=item2324779192:m:m6bwIyL6Ib2ZpOsvLDOrG5g I used the M8 x 30mm ones, along with stainless nuts with integral washers: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLANGED-NUTS-TO-FIT-METRIC-BOLTS-SCREWS-A2-STAINLESS-STEEL-M4-5-6-8-10-12-/150792649468?var=450073161428&hash=item231bf13afc:m:m29sMLzdGJ6duAp1w6ztYdQ You also need to replace the gasket between the two flanges but not the flanges themselves as these are an integral part of manifolds and exhaust system. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff pilot Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Woodhouse said: You also need to replace the gasket between the two flanges but not the flanges themselves as these are an integral part of manifolds and exhaust system. Thank you for your replies and the links , yes , my mistake I meant the gaskets , where would you recommend I get these ??, I'm Over 50 miles from the dealer so online place if possible please ? thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhouse Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Your nearest OPC should be able to post them, or else I suggest Design911 for the gaskets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 9, 2017 Founder Share Posted October 9, 2017 On 08/10/2017 at 08:42, Woodhouse said: I can confirm through personal experience that this is a pig of a job at home with the car on axle stands and without an oxy acetylene torch! So when our other Cayman needed a clutch recently, I got my local OPC to do it this time. Our TIPEC region has a very good deal with our OPC so the labour cost was £460 to change the clutch and deal with the corroded exhaust studs in the process. They even let us supply the clutch kit and exhaust clamps and stainless bolts. So £500 is way over the top. I paid £440 at a well known Porsche Indy to have my exhausts changed. Car was just 2.5 years old and kept in the garage. It took them hours!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 would it not be cheaper and beneficial to run over to Carnewal in Belgium and get Gert to put one of his modified exhausts on including new bolts and gaskets which is likely to cost less than your local OPC just changing the bolts and you end up with a sporty exhaust . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post @carnewal Posted October 18, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2017 Rusty bolts or not, I swap an exhaust in less than 1 hr . We charge 25 euro extra for the hardware kit : Stainless steel bolts, nuts, washers and 2 original Porsche seals 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I had the gaskets go on my 07 S and the bolts were rusted in to the manifold. I took it to a local race engine specialist who had it for a couple of days. It is right it is a pig of a job to have done, but they did it for £270 for one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAT STICK Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Quote Hi all, I have just had the drivers side gasket go on my 07s so looks like my hand has been pushed into getting the sports exhaust sooner rather than later, but which one? Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Forum Admin Posted December 2, 2017 Administrators Share Posted December 2, 2017 #carnewal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11891952 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 +1 for that ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff pilot Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 ok gents , so after the cayman had her service the other wek with a independant specialist who also flagged up the bolts and wit the fact I had purchased a stainless steel fabspeed cat back system I bit the bullet and set to work on the bolts , firstly I used a "dremel " like tool (mine is from Aldi ) to grind away the studs down to the flange metal , this took me around 4-6 hours and was a bar steward of a job , once they were gone I removed the system , and then using a air grinder ground down the remains of the stud to the flange of the cat , I then found out I had been miss informed by both the OPC (who said they were straight through bolts ) and the specialist who said (they were pressed in bolts ) they are in fact spot welded studs , I gave them quick plast with the air chisel which broke them loose (see pics of remains of stud heads ), after that it was fit the fabspeed system (my wife is still unsure of the sound so I may be going back to standard if so will post on here for sale ) if anyone has any questions I will do my best to answer thanks again for the advice those above gave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhouse Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Glad to see it worked out. When you say you used an air chisel, was that in between the heads of the studs and the back face of the flange to break the welds or just straight onto the studs to punch the remains out through the flange?? Its been a few years since I did mine but I remember that getting access with tools was very difficult on some of the studs and I disconnected the lower control arms to swing the suspension struts outboard in order to get a drill straight onto the studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff pilot Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Hi Woodhouse There was enough room to get the air chisel in once the main exhaust was removed , As I said I used a air grinder to get the remains flush with the cat section flange I had to hold the end of the point on the bolt to stop it slipping but it was not a problem . i did forget to say that I put a rag in the exhaust to stop any metal going i to the cat whilst I ground down the studs , I did originally intend to use a air reciprocating saw with a thin blade to cut through the bolts in between the flanges , but the gap is so tight it was a no go , there is a video here of how one chap did it (on a boxster, but it's similar ) regards Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 good utube link, very useful, cheers for this Taff. I quite fancy a Fabspeed system for mine, is yours a gen 1 or 2? if gen 1, how much please? cheers. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff pilot Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hi Sorry for the late reply to your question , only just seen it , Mine is a gen 2 S , I got it used from a well known auction site , quite reasonable considering a new one was £1500.00. I am very impressed by the quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Auty Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) I had to do this last week , again with an Aldi Dremmel tool with a 30mm cutting disc. Took ages and a real PITA. I've sent the exhaust off to Carnewal in Belgium today, £30 with DPD. UPS was £130! So I cut a side from each nut (1/3rd) with the disc which allowed me to tap the other 2/3rds off with a blunt chisel. I then heated up the flange surrounding the stud very hot and then punched the studs out, maybe 6 big bashes did the job. So to clear up what these studs are exactly. In the photo above the 3 weld tabs are on the collar which should stay in the car. The suds are pressed into these collars. the tops of these studs are so rusty they can hardly be distinguished from the collar. I had 1 collar break off with the stud , doesn't matter either way whether they break off or not , you're going to refit with a SS nut and bolt. For the life of me I can't remember what you call the flutes/ribs /grooves at the top of the stud Edited January 8, 2020 by Stephen Auty forgot something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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