ford ka flexi pipe from cat

happy35

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

vikingaero

On most cars you can buy the flexi part separately. I think once I paid about £50 for the part excluding fitting.

Stigy

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?).

marksandsparx

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.

marksandsparx

www . catalogue.bosal.com/pages/exh_system_list.php?query_nr=6&make=ford&model=ka&body=&cartype=1.3&fuel=B&year=2005

marksandsparx

sorry for multiple posts.. any ka 2002 onwards is flexi and cat together.

marksandsparx

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

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

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 !!!!!!

marksandsparx

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

happy35

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?