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  1. spaghetti_jet

    spaghetti_jet Formula Junior

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    Can anybody tell me the male thread size for the spigot on the secondary air pipe?

    Better still, does anybody know of a European source for cap nuts that would fit?

    And before I get the lecture about emissions compliance — my 355 is now formally in the “classic/historic vehicle” category for fiscal and inspection purposes.

    I’ve checked & double checked the rules with the government dept. of transportation and they have confirmed that the emission test for my car is only conducted with the oil temperature above 90C.

    They have also confirmed that there is no obligation for me to keep the secondary air system since it is not a testable item. So I’m taking off the secondary air system and mothballing it.

    Thanks in advance for any help.

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  2. 275GTB

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    I have some spare air systems in the garage, will try this week to get the thread/nut size.
    you can remove the rest of the secondary air system and just leave the above non return valve in place, as long as its not stuck open no exhaust gases can come out of it.
     
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  3. spaghetti_jet

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    Hi, thanks a lot for the offer of help, that's really good of you.

    I don't have the means/gauges to size it myself and because of Covid we're in semi-lockdown & all the "non-essential" (non-food) businesses are basically closed to the public, so I can't even go somewhere and get it sized -- need to order it in. Any help really gratefully received.

    I'd really prefer to remove the check-valve for a "tidier" look, if possible.

    Thanks again.

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  4. 275GTB

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    totally understand, it will look a lot better with a capped nut.
     
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  5. Targatime

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    Good idea. I know on 993's that for the '95 OBD1 cars you can just scrap the SAI system, but on the '96+ OBD2 cars you get a CEL since the ECU is programmed to communicate with the SAI system. No idea if it's same on a 355 but I would assume w/ the 5.2 you will get a CEL.
     
  6. spaghetti_jet

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    I’ve got a 2.7 so no worries about a CEL:)
     
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    I have a 5.2 motronic, and ran the car for over a year without an air pump, until i sourced a new one, no CEL in that time
     
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  9. spaghetti_jet

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    thanks a lot for trying to help -- really, really appreciated.

    I'm going to try and figure it out myself, but if you happen to be going to the shop and remember to bring the parts to measure then I'd be obliged, but don't worry if not.

    If I figure it out before I'll come back here & post.

    Thanks again!
     
  10. spaghetti_jet

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    so I got out my strongest reading glasses, my digital caliper and some blu tak and I've measured the thread. I'm fairly sure its an M24x1.5 so I'm going to order some cap nuts and see if they fit. I'll report back...
     
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  11. emac

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    If you knew you were never going to go back with the secondary air system, you could cut the pipe, weld up the nut and put it back in place. I have seen that done on other systems.
     
  12. spaghetti_jet

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    yes, good point & I did seriously consider that option, but since the system is currently fully functional I’ve decided to make the change reversible.

    Maybe one day if the car gets sold the new owner might want to put it back to stock for some reason, or if they change the regulations emission testing...
     
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  13. eulk328

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    I did this years ago. Couldn't find nuts that size so I had them made. Was spendy but... attached are photos and my original, beautiful drawing I made with the measurements I took.



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    Happy to provide the info. Might be a small market for these if someone with the means were to produce a batch of such sealing nuts.
     
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    This was my photo with measurements I sent along to the machinist to assist with the tapered sealing plugs (in one of the photos) that go in the port before the nut is screwed down. Might be overkill but that's the route we went. Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  17. spaghetti_jet

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    Sweeeeet. Hats off to you - they look great.

    I’m happy that I sized the thread right!

    I ordered two cap nuts, €3,50 each, but I might reconsider that now that I’ve been inspired by what you did!!
     
  18. 275GTB

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    Bob, please post the nuts you ordered when they arrive and are fitted, may need this in the future.

    thanks
     
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    You'll actually want to pull that rail off as well, that whole rail attaches to the head and it can be removed, you can buy anodized alloy blanking plugs with the washers. Easy. They screw straight into the head, job done.
    On the 348 head the thread size is 16mm X 1.5mm. I take a bet its the same on the 355 heads, its just a standard fitting that secondary air shenanigans.

    Here's some pics of how mine turned out.
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  20. spaghetti_jet

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    That would be really cool, but the pipes are welded in, at least on my car (‘95 355).
     

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    Oh yes, I see that's completely different, looks like they made it part of the exhaust manifold.....Stink buzz!!
    I'll have to have a look at my friends 355 next time I see him and check out how the Euro spec ones are and if they are different too.
     
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  23. KevZep

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    I'd be cutting those off and blanking them off, which is fine in New Zealand with our emission laws and so forth.
     
  24. eulk328

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    Same with my U.S. spec. '96 5.2

    Bob - sent you a P.M.


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  25. spaghetti_jet

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    The nuts arrived and there’s good news and bad news.

    The good news is that the thread on the air pipe is confirmed M24 x 1.5. The “bad” news is the nuts they sent are not the brass cap nuts I ordered but steel pipe nuts (with a big hole where the pipe would go)

    After an email exchange and a phone call it seems their website had the wrong description and they don’t carry exactly what I want.

    I am contemplating using the nuts they sent me in some way, but since they are zinc plated steel am concerned about them seizing to the spigot. I want to make the change reversible.

    So, the hunt is still on for brass cap nuts.
     

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