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Exhaust mounting broken - what to do?
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cyclonebri1 wrote: »Having viewed the replies the only sensible/cost effective solution would be to buy a new rear box, unless you have a welding set, then:money::money:;)
the clamps i mention maybe cheaper used to sell these in a motor factor, wrap around clamp was about £8.00 exhaust clamp type about £12.000 -
atrixblue.-MFR-. wrote: »the clamps i mention maybe cheaper used to sell these in a motor factor, wrap around clamp was about £8.00 exhaust clamp type about £12.00
But the op would still have a dodgy box? or at least one that had had the mount rotted out???;)I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
cyclonebri1 wrote: »But the op would still have a dodgy box? or at least one that had had the mount rotted out???;)
some boxes are fine its just the welds for the hangers, cheap nasty backboxes have really weak welds. if it isnt blowing and is still in relativly good nick, a clamp on hanger will suffice.0 -
Three options:
1) Get a wire coat hanger, straighten it out and use it to tie the exhaust to the rubber.
2) Get a big jubilee clip, undo it all the way, thread it through the rubber then round the exhaust and tighten it back up.
3) Alternatively, pay for someone to weld a bent bit of metal on.
Best suggestions yet!!
I'd weld it back on if it were me as I can Weld here and at work.....
If I couldn't I'd be strapping it up with decent thickness wire.0 -
Years ago I just wrapped the exhaust in electrical wire a few times, then a few more loops through the mount on the underside of the car. Got me through several MOTs that did.
This was on a crappy old Mk4 Escort 1.3 so the repair suited the character of the car.0 -
If you have a friendly local independant garage, might be worth asking if they can weld it. I had a similar thing a few years ago, when I asked the owner of the garage how much it would be, he said "just bung the lad a fiver for a couple of pints". Ah, those were the days ......0
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I would just change the backbox, can't be more than £30 or £40 for a back box for a 2003 Fiesta.
Actually did a quick check on Buypartsby, don't know the OP's car details so checked for a 2003 1.3
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/exhausts-buy.php
£32:75 plus VAT and carriage. After checking the 1.4 petrol has the same backbox.0
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