Downpipe question!

StanDizle4Shizl · 06-18-2012, 07:17 PM

I just purchased the Raceland downpipes and they came in the mail today. When I checked them out, there are lots of metal shards in the downpipes, especially on the inside near the bung holes. Is this normal? If not should I ask for a return or just clean it out with a cloth?

nafoo · 06-18-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by StanDizle4Shizl

I just purchased the Raceland downpipes and they came in the mail today. When I checked them out, there are lots of metal shards in the downpipes, especially on the inside near the bung holes. Is this normal? If not should I ask for a return or just clean it out with a cloth?

The shards are probably from when they drilled the bung holes.

Just clean them out

nafoo · 06-18-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nafoo

The shards are probably from when they drilled the bung holes.

Yes, I just quoted myself.

StanDizle4Shizl · 06-18-2012, 07:37 PM

Thanks, I'll probably just clean around the bung holes!

nailer335 · 06-18-2012, 07:39 PM

Dirty bung holes are no good

phazen23 · 06-18-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nailer335

Dirty bung holes are no good

Yes, everyone needs to do themselves a favor and clean their bung holes.

E90Company · 06-18-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nailer335

Dirty bung holes are no good

Lulz_M3 · 06-18-2012, 08:39 PM

If you get metal shavings in your bung hole it can even cross thread your 02 sensors.

BoostAddict · 06-18-2012, 09:16 PM

Probably just spatter from the welds.

benzy89 · 06-18-2012, 10:29 PM

Check for leaks, you can run water through the DP & see if it leaks out anywhere. If there's no leak, just before you install make sure it's 100% dry. If there's a leak, obviously return them.

medvec04 · 06-18-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nailer335

Dirty bung holes are no good

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