TS185 question

[nzspokes]

Mates got a TS185, the bolts that hold the exhaust on the head keeps coming undone or stripping.

Is there a fix for this? Maybe fit a stud with 600 loctite?

Do they use a copper ring as a gasket?

[TrentNz]

the standard bolt with a spring washer and lock nut, the type with the nylon inner, and locktyte

EDIT: nvm didnt read it properly, thought it was the one holding it by the muffler.

weld the bitch.

[nzspokes]

the standard bolt with a spring washer and lock nut, the type with the nylon inner, and locktyte

Standard is a bolt. Screws into head. No nut needed.

[TrentNz]

Standard is a bolt. Screws into head. No nut needed.

read the edit

[ktm84mxc]

The exhaust on a TS185 exits through the barrel not the head, it is a common problem caused by allowing the exhaust to rattle in its mounts and not fitting a new gasket[alloy ring filled with asbestos fiber]. Trying to weld the manifold to the barrel will be hard as the manifolds steel and the barrels alloy. Easier to use helicoils in the bolt holes.

[nzspokes]

The exhaust on a TS185 exits through the barrel not the head, it is a common problem caused by allowing the exhaust to rattle in its mounts and not fitting a new gasket[alloy ring filled with asbestos fiber]. Trying to weld the manifold to the barrel will be hard as the manifolds steel and the barrels alloy. Easier to use helicoils in the bolt holes.

Thanks for that. Is it best to use a stud once you have helicoiled it?

[ktm84mxc]

Yes I would use a stud as you don't want to be removing it wen its in place as helicoils can be pulled out by over use. Best to replace the gasket between the barrel and manifold while your at it, use an OEM or red gasket goo. Use nylock nuts on the stud.

[nzspokes]

Yes I would use a stud as you don't want to be removing it wen its in place as helicoils can be pulled out by over use. Best to replace the gasket between the barrel and manifold while your at it, use an OEM or red gasket goo. Use nylock nuts on the stud.

Cheers . Job for next week.