Anyone replaced the flexie pipe on the exhaust pipe?

jonathan63 · 4th March 2012, 12:18

Ive found that teh flexie pipe just after the cat is blowing. I can get a universal clamp on flexie from exhasustpartsuk.com and assume ill have to cut the old flexie out of the exhaust system and do a bit of grinding.
If you have done this id appreciate any tips before i starting.

When i do the job ill take notes and photos for others to follow.

suffolk boy · 4th March 2012, 12:19

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

Ive found that teh flexie pipe just after the cat is blowing. I can get a universal clamp on flexie from exhasustpartsuk.com and assume ill have to cut the old flexie out of the exhaust system and do a bit of grinding.
If you have done this id appreciate any tips before i starting.

When i do the job ill take notes and photos for others to follow.

i was right then! take to a exhaust centre they can be clamped on

jonathan63 · 4th March 2012, 14:05

Ive had a good look at this now and it woudl seem that the whole system has to come off so that the flexie part can be cut out by grinding away the welds.

Anyone done this???

kkcat75 · 4th March 2012, 17:32

Any exhaust centre will weld in a new flexi in situ .No need to remove entire exhaust. Had mine done about a year ago no problem.

bramblp · 4th March 2012, 18:19

The Flexi pipe is part of a complete unbroken section that includes the downpipe, flexi section and cat, can be cut out in situ but more awkward

David340R · 4th March 2012, 19:24

Very close to bend to use a clamp on one. I found an exhaust place to weld one in for £80, but most places just wanted to sell me the whole front section. One place claimed I would need the whole exhaust (£££).

jonathan63 · 4th March 2012, 19:34

Thanks for all that guys. "Money is too tight to mention" as someone once said (fine young canibals i think) so it will be a job done at home.
It is heartening to hear that this has been done before by others.
Ive have found the part I need and with the clamps and package will be about £40. Im happy with that.

I pretty sure though that i will take the exhaust off the car. If I can shift the 3 nuts right at the front that is. They will be pretty baked on after 10 years.

4th March 2012, 12:18	#1
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Anyone replaced the flexie pipe on the exhaust pipe? Ive found that teh flexie pipe just after the cat is blowing. I can get a universal clamp on flexie from exhasustpartsuk.com and assume ill have to cut the old flexie out of the exhaust system and do a bit of grinding. If you have done this id appreciate any tips before i starting. When i do the job ill take notes and photos for others to follow.

4th March 2012, 14:05	#3
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Ive had a good look at this now and it woudl seem that the whole system has to come off so that the flexie part can be cut out by grinding away the welds. Anyone done this???

4th March 2012, 17:32	#4
kkcat75 Newbie 75cdt connoisseur saloon Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kilkenny Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any exhaust centre will weld in a new flexi in situ .No need to remove entire exhaust. Had mine done about a year ago no problem.

4th March 2012, 18:19	#5
bramblp Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 470 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	The Flexi pipe is part of a complete unbroken section that includes the downpipe, flexi section and cat, can be cut out in situ but more awkward

4th March 2012, 19:24	#6
David340R Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leics Posts: 141 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Very close to bend to use a clamp on one. I found an exhaust place to weld one in for £80, but most places just wanted to sell me the whole front section. One place claimed I would need the whole exhaust (£££).

4th March 2012, 19:34	#7
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Thanks for all that guys. "Money is too tight to mention" as someone once said (fine young canibals i think) so it will be a job done at home. It is heartening to hear that this has been done before by others. Ive have found the part I need and with the clamps and package will be about £40. Im happy with that. I pretty sure though that i will take the exhaust off the car. If I can shift the 3 nuts right at the front that is. They will be pretty baked on after 10 years.