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ford ka flexi pipe from cat

happy35
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i am not knowledgable about cars at all, i have been told by my brother in law that this is what i need

does anyone know if I can buy this separately or will I need to buy a new catalytic converter?

brother in law is a mechanic and tells me that there is nothing wrong with the catalytci converter but he doesnt know if you can buy the flexi pipe separately

I have looked online and cant find one, our local motor parts shop is not open now until Monday

I am concerned how much this is going to cost as I also need new tyres

Ford ka is the basic model and a 05 plate

thanks
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  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,920 Forumite
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    On most cars you can buy the flexi part separately. I think once I paid about £50 for the part excluding fitting.
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  • Stigy
    Stigy Posts: 1,581 Forumite
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    If memory serves me right, the Cat itself is a solid unit and comes as one piece. Assuming it's an older model Ka (1996 - 2008ish), the Cat is located at the back of the engine, next to the bulkhead. Cost for the part is likely to be around £70, plus what ever labour is (about an hour at £100?).
  • happy35 wrote: »
    i am not knowledgable about cars at all, i have been told by my brother in law that this is what i need

    does anyone know if I can buy this separately or will I need to buy a new catalytic converter?

    brother in law is a mechanic and tells me that there is nothing wrong with the catalytci converter but he doesnt know if you can buy the flexi pipe separately

    I have looked online and cant find one, our local motor parts shop is not open now until Monday

    I am concerned how much this is going to cost as I also need new tyres

    Ford ka is the basic model and a 05 plate

    thanks

    You can cut the old section out and replace it.. but a lot of mainstream "kwikfits" won't be able to do this.
  • www . catalogue.bosal.com/pages/exh_system_list.php?query_nr=6&make=ford&model=ka&body=&cartype=1.3&fuel=B&year=2005
  • sorry for multiple posts.. any ka 2002 onwards is flexi and cat together.
  • Sorry.. a little more info... Also has manifold attached! so very expensive :(

    However, if your brother in law measures the pipe diameter and buys a flexi-section of pipe and two u clamps, then should only be £30 max :)
  • happy35
    happy35 Posts: 1,616 Forumite
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    thanks, for your help will look into buying one on Monday

    I have had the car from brand new and there is nothing else wrong with it so I am planning on keeping it for at least another year
  • happy35
    happy35 Posts: 1,616 Forumite
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    I will ask him about this, he has been a mechanic for over 20 years so will know what he is doing

    I dont think he really appreciates how thick I am when it comes to cars !!!!!!
  • happy35 wrote: »
    I will ask him about this, he has been a mechanic for over 20 years so will know what he is doing

    I dont think he really appreciates how thick I am when it comes to cars !!!!!!


    I've got loads of sizes, so if he needs any help let me know :D
  • happy35
    happy35 Posts: 1,616 Forumite
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    ok thanks will get back to you

    will ask OH to ring him tomorrow, he told me he could fit the flexi pipe if I could get one?

    Is this a relatively easy job for a qualified mechanic?
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