Hole in Exhaust Flexi joint

Nigel Dawson · 28th May 2015, 23:37

This is my first post, so apologies if this has been covered before, but my 190 ZTT has a hole in flexible joint on exhaust by the cat, and advised of replacement system without rear box, as that is nearly new, which could be £350 +. Have checked different links which recomend using Flexi joint, but none seem to refer to a petrol V6 190. Exhaustpartsuk can fabricate a part, and my questions are,

Anybody got experience of fitting a flexible joint, and what is the optimum length?
Can anybody tell me inner & outer diameter of exhaust pipe?
Is it better to weld or can I use clamps and exhaust paste?
Many thanks
Nigel

trikey · 29th May 2015, 02:14

There are some available on e-bay, I have fitted a few, they just clamp in place, around £30 if I remember.

Nigel Dawson · 29th May 2015, 05:53

Thanks for reply ,
I've seen some of the eBay parts, but the ones I've seen do not include the 190 ,petrol, is this because the dimensions of a petrol are different to diesel, or just not looking in right place?
Everyexhaustpart.com, has offered to make one up if I can provide dimensions of length of Flexi , and will also call Exhaust Parts at Walsall later today who offer welded and clamped versions.

28th May 2015, 23:37	#1
Nigel Dawson Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Beccles Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hole in Exhaust Flexi joint This is my first post, so apologies if this has been covered before, but my 190 ZTT has a hole in flexible joint on exhaust by the cat, and advised of replacement system without rear box, as that is nearly new, which could be £350 +. Have checked different links which recomend using Flexi joint, but none seem to refer to a petrol V6 190. Exhaustpartsuk can fabricate a part, and my questions are, Anybody got experience of fitting a flexible joint, and what is the optimum length? Can anybody tell me inner & outer diameter of exhaust pipe? Is it better to weld or can I use clamps and exhaust paste? Many thanks Nigel

29th May 2015, 02:14	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,816 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	There are some available on e-bay, I have fitted a few, they just clamp in place, around £30 if I remember. __________________ Lest we forget..

29th May 2015, 05:53	#3
Nigel Dawson Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Beccles Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for reply , I've seen some of the eBay parts, but the ones I've seen do not include the 190 ,petrol, is this because the dimensions of a petrol are different to diesel, or just not looking in right place? Everyexhaustpart.com, has offered to make one up if I can provide dimensions of length of Flexi , and will also call Exhaust Parts at Walsall later today who offer welded and clamped versions. __________________