Bellow question

[88Sunbird4.3L]

Hey guys. Quick question for ya. I ordered a new transom kit for my 88 omc cobra. I got the stuff a couple weeks ago and am just getting around to installing. Well I got the old exhaust bellows out, and grabed the new one when I realized that the new one has all holes in it. It looks like this was done by the manufacturer intentionally, but my old bellows didnt have holes like this one does. Is this a defect, or a new design? If its correct, which way do I face the holes? Here's a link of a pic of both the old and new. thanks for the help!


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c236/quackduckduddle/S7300124.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c236/quackduckduddle/S7300125.jpg

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Bellow question

Face the holes down.All the replacement bellows have the holes for exhaust relief.
Nothing to worry about..

Hose clamp screws at the 3 oclock position if i remember right...

 

[88Sunbird4.3L]

Re: Bellow question

Awsome.. thanks so much for the info. I was worried for a min there.lol. While I have your ear, is there any other pointers, tips, tricks or anything I should be doing while Im in there. I am replacing the exhaust and u joint bellows as well as the o rings and gasket and the bearing. Thanks again.