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Title: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 12 February 2009, 20:20:29
Ok i have tried the search and i cant find what im looking for...

Can anyone recommend a supplier for a full downpipe for my 2002 2.2,
I need the full pipe from manifold to centre section including cats...

Any idea on price as well

Thanks guys :y
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Radar on 12 February 2009, 22:08:58
I suppose it depends on how much you want to spend. I'm unable to recommend anyone but i remember reading others having stuff done by powerflow - full stainless with lifetime guarantee.

Someone else will come up with other answers soon i'm sure.
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 12 February 2009, 22:24:09
I kinda thought about a full stainless,but the last time i got one on a Monza it was £580!

Not got that kind of money just now...... :)
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Radar on 12 February 2009, 22:33:21
Sorry to be so vague but there was a guy on the forum who set up a mobile mechanic business for a while but has now stopped. I'm sure he sourced exhausts from germany that were good. Maybe you could pm him if someone else can remember his name.

Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 13 February 2009, 10:37:40
Guys,what am i looking for?

Been on-line and pictures ive seen only seem to have 1 box on the pipes....i'm thinking this might be for the 2.0

Mine(2.2) has 2 boxes,what have i got?

1 Cat,1 silencer....or

2 Cats?

Can anyone advise please?
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: RobG on 13 February 2009, 10:44:29
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Guys,what am i looking for?

Been on-line and pictures ive seen only seem to have 1 box on the pipes....i'm thinking this might be for the 2.0

Mine(2.2) has 2 boxes,what have i got?

1 Cat,1 silencer....or

2 Cats?

Can anyone advise please?
http://www.edirectory.co.uk/pf/880/mia/d/exhaust+system+vauxhall+omega+22i+cat+saloon+z22xe+y22xe+engines/pid/6709499 :y
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 13 February 2009, 10:57:08
Thanks Rob

Looking at that picture it still looks different to mine??

Mine has the Cat with the sensor,and further up towards the manifold, it has another box,which also has a sensor on it?
The frontpipe in the picture looks like it only has one 'box'

Im confused?? :-/
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: RobG on 13 February 2009, 11:41:07
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Thanks Rob

Looking at that picture it still looks different to mine??

Mine has the Cat with the sensor,and further up towards the manifold, it has another box,which also has a sensor on it?
The frontpipe in the picture looks like it only has one 'box'

Im confused?? :-/
That is the pre-cat sensor. Maybe OE exhausts had this "box" to accomodate the pcs and aftermarket ones just had a thread mounted on the front pipe :-/
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 13 February 2009, 11:46:10
Just about everyone ive sourced is the same,

If im honest i dont really care as long as it works! and doesnt start the EML playing up! ;)

The other thing i wondered is,do i re use the sensors,or would it be better to get new ones?? i know thats going to hike up the cost though.... :(

What else do i need? black grease or something for the sensors??

Im not a big fan of exhausts...i hate doing them ;D
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: RobG on 13 February 2009, 11:57:15
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Just about everyone ive sourced is the same,

If im honest i dont really care as long as it works! and doesnt start the EML playing up! ;)

The other thing i wondered is,do i re use the sensors,or would it be better to get new ones?? i know thats going to hike up the cost though.... :(

What else do i need? black grease or something for the sensors??

Im not a big fan of exhausts...i hate doing them ;D
If you can remove them with no damage can`t see a problem re-using them. "Copper slip" can be used on the threads http://www.parkertools.co.uk/macros/Product.mac/Product?Status=guest&ProductNo=0541427
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 13 February 2009, 12:09:24
Thanks Rob.... :y

Got a big tub of copper grease here!

I dont know whether to put it in to my mates garage and get him to do it......i hate doing exhausts....did i tell you that! ;D

The other thing that crossed my mind was to get a stainless steel system on it......a place up here do them,they used to be good but dont know much about them now....
RMS engineering in Prestwick....i had a Monza done by them a few years back.....was good then 16 gauge marine steel they use....

Not so sure i want to know the price!! ;D
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: RobG on 13 February 2009, 12:11:26
Buy the exhaust, get your mate to fit it :y As for S/S, depends how long you`re keeping it :question
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 13 February 2009, 12:16:13
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Buy the exhaust, get your mate to fit it

Now there IS a plan!!! :y

Dont have any intentions of get rid of it but i suppose you never know whats going to happen......
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 13 February 2009, 12:20:26
Think thats exactly what i'll do Rob!! :y

What else do i need? i take it the pipe to manifold is a dry join with a gasket?
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: RobG on 13 February 2009, 12:35:21
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Think thats exactly what i'll do Rob!! :y

What else do i need? i take it the pipe to manifold is a dry join with a gasket?[/quote]
Pretty sure it is. If you`re getting a complete system it should come with the clamps and mounting rubbers, not sure about the studs/bolts from centre pipe to cat though.
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 13 February 2009, 12:43:11
It has a full new system except the frontpipe,so the bolts look good,
I reckon the system is less than a few weeks old,hasn't even 'sooted' up yet :y

The front pipe is not blowing but the flexi joint is starting to break up, so i figured i would just do it just now before it does go...im convinced there is a slight blow from it.....
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: RobG on 13 February 2009, 12:48:24
Is this what you`re after then :y http://www.cats2go.co.uk/Default.aspx?PageID=20&ProductID=138630&Subject=VX6011/Premium Petrol Cat-VAUXHALL/OPEL-OMEGA 2.2 Saloon, Estate-%c2%a3111.82
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: bigall on 13 February 2009, 13:03:31
flexi joints are replaceable - a lot cheaper than the whole assembly
Title: Re: Exhaust Frontpipe
Post by: Iain on 13 February 2009, 14:39:26
I know mate,but i think its the original plus the rest of the system is new,so might as well replace it....

Sourced one locally for £115 + vat