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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Glyn on 27 February 2011, 11:50:30

Title: CAT TYPE APPROVAL
Post by: Glyn on 27 February 2011, 11:50:30

Hi
I need a new front exhaust section.
I have noticed that there are two types, pre 2001 non type approved, and post 2001 type approved about £50 more. Is there any practical reason I cannot put a non type approved on?. eg different size, poor running, mot testers will fail it.
 Glyn

Title: Re: CAT TYPE APPROVAL
Post by: tunnie on 27 February 2011, 11:51:38

Non geniune cats are horrid.

As you have a 2.2 (assuming its petrol?), is it the exhaust flexi, which is just after the second cat which has split/failed? If so this can be cut off and replacement put on, part is just £15  :y

Title: Re: CAT TYPE APPROVAL
Post by: Glyn on 27 February 2011, 12:00:41

Yes it is the flexi.
Any idea where to get one?
Also do they have to be welded on?
Cheers

Title: Re: CAT TYPE APPROVAL
Post by: tunnie on 27 February 2011, 12:06:46

Yes it has to be cut out and replacememt welded in:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m15b0s1411p5644

If you find a good stainless steel zorst place, they maybe able to do it without dropping the exhaust.

If you know a mate with a welder, you can easily drop the exhaust from the manifold...