Exhaust Fitting Vr6 Mk1

[maghouse]

Hi all,

 

Need to fit a new exhaust (mid & rear boxes) - any tips or things to watch out for when fitting :16:

 

Thanks ...

[sparky Paul]

I believe the V6 is basically the same as my 2.3i from the cat back, it's all fairly straightforward.

 

The only issue you might have is raising the car up enough at the back to get the middle pipe out... if you are dealing with an original exhaust, they are very tight where it passes over the back axle, and plenty of room to maneuver the exhaust is a big advantage. An assistant is also helpful at this point.

 

The replacement middle pipes are bent slightly differently and go in a whole lot easier.

[maghouse]

I believe the V6 is basically the same as my 2.3i from the cat back, it's all fairly straightforward.

 

The only issue you might have is raising the car up enough at the back to get the middle pipe out... if you are dealing with an original exhaust, they are very tight where it passes over the back axle, and plenty of room to maneuver the exhaust is a big advantage. An assistant is also helpful at this point.

 

The replacement middle pipes are bent slightly differently and go in a whole lot easier.

 

Thanks SP .... only got small ramps so will have to make do with those unless I cut it up in situ perhaps ?

 

Looking underneath today - I noticed that the pipe going onto the Cat was an unusual flat 2 piece type clamp - about an inch wide ... I think this is the original clamp as it has never been changed to my knowledge ...

 

Does it need to have the same type again or is it a case of a clamp is a clamp is a clamp !!! long as it seals ...

 

Ta

[sparky Paul]

Thanks SP .... only got small ramps so will have to make do with those unless I cut it up in situ perhaps ?

 

Looking underneath today - I noticed that the pipe going onto the Cat was an unusual flat 2 piece type clamp - about an inch wide ... I think this is the original clamp as it has never been changed to my knowledge ...

 

Does it need to have the same type again or is it a case of a clamp is a clamp is a clamp !!! long as it seals ...

 

You may still need more clearance to get the new exhaust in. It slides over the axle easier, but you still need to get the front of the new pipe down to clear the body over the axle. I used decent sized ramps at the back, but it was still tight - you could jack from there onto axle stands to make it easier, but make sure they aren't in your way.

 

Clamps are standard 58/60mm clamps from cat back, u-bolt clamps are fine. I seem to remember I reused the original clamp at the cat - IIRC it was a sturdy stainless affair, though I think I renewed the bolt.

 

Don't forget a bit of exhaust paste for the joints.

Edited February 10, 2010 by sparky Paul

[maghouse]

Thanks SP .... only got small ramps so will have to make do with those unless I cut it up in situ perhaps ?

 

Looking underneath today - I noticed that the pipe going onto the Cat was an unusual flat 2 piece type clamp - about an inch wide ... I think this is the original clamp as it has never been changed to my knowledge ...

 

Does it need to have the same type again or is it a case of a clamp is a clamp is a clamp !!! long as it seals ...

 

You may still need more clearance to get the new exhaust in. It slides over the axle easier, but you still need to get the front of the new pipe down to clear the body over the axle. I used decent sized ramps at the back, but it was still tight - you could jack from there onto axle stands to make it easier, but make sure they aren't in your way.

 

Clamps are standard 58/60mm clamps from cat back, u-bolt clamps are fine. I seem to remember I reused the original clamp at the cat - IIRC it was a sturdy stainless affair, though I think I renewed the bolt.

 

Don't forget a bit of exhaust paste for the joints.

 

Thanks again SP - exhaust ordered - hopefully here tomorrow ...

 

Might run a side bet on the number of swear words I will use ;)

[sparky Paul]

Might run a side bet on the number of swear words I will use :D

 

Well I uttered a few...

 

not quite as many as when I replaced the front springs though... ;)

Edited February 11, 2010 by sparky Paul

[maghouse]

Might run a side bet on the number of swear words I will use :D

 

Well I uttered a few...

 

not quite as many as when I replaced the front springs though... :D

 

lol ... thats beyond my simple skills ;)

[maghouse]

Just an update those who are interested !

 

All done and sounds lovely ... PITA to remove the old one - trusty angle grinder came in useful - cut the centre section pipe in 2 and much easier to remove the section from the rear with the rear section box attached - easier if you remove the spare wheel to give you some movement ... pull the whole lot from the rear ... remaining centre section box slid off the cat without too much fuss ...

 

New centre section went straight in no problems & rear box was a doddle ...

 

Had the car up on ramps only which was just enough space to work - support the cat on an axle stand to prevent strain etc on the downpipes ...

 

mmm whilst I got the spare wheel off - might as well change it over to one of the worn ones I thought .... WRONG ... snapped the friggin' locking wheel nut AND the key - both knackered :)

[sparky Paul]

mmm whilst I got the spare wheel off - might as well change it over to one of the worn ones I thought .... WRONG ... snapped the friggin' locking wheel nut AND the key - both knackered :)

 

Aaaaaaargh! :)

 

At least you got the exhaust done!