Easy way to plug A14 smog ports

[datsunfreak]

So, we were looking for an easy way to cap off the smog ports in the ends of the exhaust manifold. We made some block off plates and those leaked after the first 1000-1200 miles. So...

 

We took the stock smog pipes, cut the "pipe" off, just leaving the pipe's mounts. Then while rooting around found that a beer bottle cap is a perfect fit for the hole the pipe left behind.

 

 

 

8-10k miles later and still doesn't leak. You can even still read the logo on the lid. :P

[izzo]

Ha, that bottle cap has a patina look to it now

[datzenmike]

You can't paint patina on.... it has to be earned.

[MikeRL411]

This has nothing to do with your excellent fix but I have a mini bottle of Harp Lager and also one of Guinness Stout! A mini bottle Black and Tan?

[MetalGear1200]

i live in california. should i use a different type of cap to pass our rigorous emmisions? :P

[king bee66]

too bad i can only afford lonestar tall boys. one day maybe.

[metalmonkey47]

Cool

 

Looks better then my block offs. I took a piece of thin steel and cut it to match, then used some exhaust sealant to seal it up tight.

[ggzilla]

Certainly cheaper than whay I did, use a quarter, one on each end. the alloy solution. Congrats on the ratsun solution.

[datsunfreak]

i live in california. should i use a different type of cap to pass our rigorous emmisions? :P

 

Pellegrino. Definitely. :)

[datsunfreak]

too bad i can only afford lonestar tall boys. one day maybe.

 

Good point. Might need to remove these for some Lone Star caps... ;)