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[Terbs]

Just driving to Poole, kicked down to overtake when there was a bloody great bang, the car jumped like we had hit something, then started to roar badly
Pipes still feel tight and I can't feel any blows yet. What has happened. Can I drive it  120 miles to home
 

[05omegav6]

Any hair from the back?

[pauls]

Check your back box hasnt split. Mine did that and it was in split right down the seam.

[The Sheriff]

Any hair from the back?

Straight in for the kill 

[moggy]

Any hair from the back?

Straight in for the kill 

You know what he meant.

[TheBoy]

Could be centre box has split.

Either way, order the 3 bits, job jobbed.  Don't use the "high quality" shite like Timex Bosal that fast fit will offer.

[Terbs]

Got back to tin tent....managed to get underneath, all joints ok, but back box throaty. Got my hand round the back, and... spot on pauls Its split from front to back, and open about 2" wide. Beyond bandage repair. I can feel all the horsehair still inside.
Went to National Tyres, they wanted £180 for the back box. I politely declined the offer. I have a new back box in the garage at home.
Question is chaps, is it safe to drive 120 miles home. Will it screw anything up. Will it catch fire. I know I could probably get RAC to pick it up, but I want it home, not to an exhaust place. Also, that option is a bit humiliating in front of the neighbours

[zirk]

If it was me I would (and have in the past) drive it home, just keep the speed down and light on the throttle. If you feel uncomfortable about doing the trek, start off for a few miles, pull up, check on system, heat, noise etc. Your probably soon get bored with that and just go for it.

Obviously, if things start getting worse, then time for plan B.

[Terbs]

Thanks zirk
Given me a bit of confidence. Thing is....would it be best to stick to A31, M27, M3, then to M4, A404M...or go cross country, probably a lot longer. slower and more stopping and starting. It does sound quieter once in top and cruising at 50, just worried about slow speed on motorway. As you say...Plan B is there

[zirk]

Im a great believer of start off as you mean to carry on, so Motorway for me, as you say keep the speed down and in top where poss (will get noisier on Hills etc), give it 10 - 20 miles then pull off for an inspection and see how it goes (I wouldn't use Services).

Think your ears will be your friend here, the damage is done on the exhaust, probably hold up, worst case it wont, my money is your be back home in no time. 

[Webby the Bear]

I drove home once with one cat completely disconnected from the centre section..... I thought the windows were going to shatter with the roar 

[robson]

I would pull out the horse hair It might have blocked the rear box therefore split, pull it all out and clear a possible blockage. Wear some gloves very itchy.

[Terbs]

Following on from robson's post....how is the backbox constructed. The split is very wide as I said earlier, and I can feel all the hair laying longways. It all seems to be still in there. Would I be right in thinking that a pipe goes through the centre of the box. Why the horse hair ?? Is it just a filling to deaden the noise. If I pull it all out, surely that will make it roar more

[Kevin Wood]

What side has it split?

If it's the side facing the petrol tank I'd be wary. JamesV6CDX had one fail that melted through the side of the tank, IIRC.

[Terbs]

The back box is on the passenger side and its split on the inner side. As its an Estate, I assume its next to the spare tyre well. Where is the petrol tank. My filler cap is on the drivers side.
I apologise for my lack of experience, but I normally have 'men' to do these things