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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: AndysCD on 01 July 2012, 15:03:38

Title: Exhaust
Post by: AndysCD on 01 July 2012, 15:03:38

Hi guy`s

Downpipe and centre pipe needing replaced, could anyone tell me if i need Genuine for either or whats the best aftermarket ones. 2.0 cd estate. 99

Regards
Andy

Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: tunnie on 01 July 2012, 16:47:11

Why does down pipe need replacing? Do not use pattern parts they sound awful, mid & rear sections you can get from Eternal, its £75 cat back for an exhaust from them.

Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2012, 19:14:21

If its because flexi has gone, find somewhere able to weld in a new flexi

Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: AndysCD on 02 July 2012, 08:44:52

cheers guys

yes as you suggest its prob flexi thats knackered. Is this a part you can buy?

Regards
Andy

Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2012, 09:12:08

Quote from: AndysCD on 02 July 2012, 08:44:52

cheers guys

yes as you suggest its prob flexi thats knackered. Is this a part you can buy?

Regards
Andy

Yes, its available, about £20 from egay iirc. Most fast-fit places won't have the ability to weld it in though. Maybe a local member can, or try a local engineering firm :y

Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: AndysCD on 02 July 2012, 09:16:32

Thanks, welding not a prob,  i have a Mig welder. Thought maybe it would just require cutting out and the replacement would be a clamp fitting for both ends. Do you know what size i need?

Thanks again
Andy

Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2012, 09:19:10

Quote from: AndysCD on 02 July 2012, 09:16:32

Thanks, welding not a prob. i have facilities. Thought maybe it would just require cutting out and the replacement would be a clamp fitting for both ends.

Thanks again
Andy

The only ones I've seen are weld-in replacements

Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: tunnie on 02 July 2012, 09:36:17

Quote from: AndysCD on 02 July 2012, 09:16:32

Thanks, welding not a prob,  i have a Mig welder. Thought maybe it would just require cutting out and the replacement would be a clamp fitting for both ends. Do you know what size i need?

Thanks again
Andy

100mm x 51mm  :y

Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: tunnie on 02 July 2012, 09:38:16

Something like this, although never used this place before:

http://exhaustpartsuk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1307 (http://exhaustpartsuk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1307)

Make sure its welded as close to original as before, because even if its just a fraction longer it can push the first mid section turn very close to the heat shield and cause a rattle at idle  :y

Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: AndysCD on 02 July 2012, 10:04:10

Cheers

One ordered, appreciate the tip tunnie

Thanks again.
Andy