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[05omegav6]

Taxi Al  I assume that  that means that the back box was blocked so tacking out the hair must help to stop a build up of pressure

Mine went bang before the hair was evident, suggesting that at least some of it had come from the centre pipes...

That car had been standing an age, and driving it home from purchase it was quite sluggish. Decided an Italian approach was in order and redlined it in second off a dual carriageway roundabout,  and as it hit the redline in third the back box exploded.

Next exit was a petrol station, so coasted off the road to investigate and had hair coming from both the tailpipes and the hole on top of the back box. Pulled a binliner full from it

[omega3000]

My car had been sitting at least 4-5 months so i can presume its rotted from the inside like you say . No more stuff come out after a brisk drive . Wonder if the old fittings can be re used  if not i guess the best route is to angle grind the exhaust off 

[Mr Gav]

Had that too, fortunately the back box only split, and didn't damage the heatshield/boot floor, though being an estate probably helped that as the back box is further outboard

They don't half go bang though

They certainly do   
It was nice to get all the power back in one go, I`ll bet the drivers face was a picture 

[TheBoy]

My car had been sitting at least 4-5 months so i can presume its rotted from the inside like you say . No more stuff come out after a brisk drive . Wonder if the old fittings can be re used  if not i guess the best route is to angle grind the exhaust off 

Most rubbers can be reused, but some may be perished. The U clamps will be toast.

[omega3000]

My car had been sitting at least 4-5 months so i can presume its rotted from the inside like you say . No more stuff come out after a brisk drive . Wonder if the old fittings can be re used  if not i guess the best route is to angle grind the exhaust off 

Most rubbers can be reused, but some may be perished. The U clamps will be toast.

Yep, had a quick look at them and would be wise to cut them off or just slice through the exhaust pipe itself . While exhaust is off will put the heat shields back on . . mm what next 

[05omegav6]

Plusgas and a 2' breaker bar, either they undo or they shear, either works

[TheBoy]

No need to undo u clamps as you'll change all 3 parts together. So just remove old one in one piece.

The mid to cat studs are the biggest prob, plus gas them up a few times, starting for today

[05omegav6]

No need to undo u clamps as you'll change all 3 parts together. So just remove old one in one piece.

The mid to cat studs are the biggest prob, plus gas them up a few times, starting for today

Once removed, open the threads out with a suitable size drill and fit the new exhaust using through bolts (M6 iirc), a couple of washers and a lock nut... makes life sooo much easier when you next change it

[Webby the Bear]

No need to undo u clamps as you'll change all 3 parts together. So just remove old one in one piece.

The mid to cat studs are the biggest prob, plus gas them up a few times, starting for today

Once removed, open the threads out with a suitable size drill and fit the new exhaust using through bolts (M6 iirc), a couple of washers and a lock nut... makes life sooo much easier when you next change it

+1

I NEVER want to have the trouble i had first time round!

Washers from old head bolts were really useful i found