2.5 v6 exhaust back box

ceb · 31st October 2010, 15:44

Thinking ahead of my next MOT in March, the back box whilst still sound is starting to de-laminate and look a bit sorry for itself, so putting aside some pennies over the next couple of months to deal with it. The old girl will be ten by the next MOT so whilst she is in amazing condition I just cannot justify going all out on a SS cat back so will probably just go with a standard replacement, Rimmers have it but I have also seen it for at least half that elsewhere, has anyone found a good/cheap/reliable source for Rover exhaust parts?

Cheers,

ceb

infinity · 31st October 2010, 15:47

Ebay? some standard replacements on there.

Paulifa1 · 1st November 2010, 14:31

Go to your local Unipart trade counter, I just bought a replacement back box from them, and it fit very well. They'll quote you about £90, once you make a sucking noise through your teeth and ask nicely for the best trade price it will drop to £60 or so!! At least it does in Grimsby

That's assuming you're self fitting it, you'll need to cut the pipe to the original in the right place as the whole exhaust is in one piece!

Regards

Paul

topman · 1st November 2010, 14:33

I got one fitted for about 130 a few months ago. The garage I took it got it through their suppliers.

Prometheus · 13th November 2010, 20:29

Does anybody know if they are producting parts again? I was looking for this backbox for over 2 yrs now never found one and this item is in stock and genuine mg rover?

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-WCG000301

just noticed this on rimmerbros since i'm in the market for a new backbox and other exhaust goodies.

StevenWilliams · 14th November 2010, 13:16

Original back boxes can be hard to get.

Also most of the patern part ones don't last as long as the originals as they have less skins.

Mine has been rotting for years but a spray of heatproof silver paint stopped the rot from the outside and it keeps on going.

damienp · 14th November 2010, 22:00

Why don't you try ebay and look for someone selling a second hand powerflow backbox. It doesn't have to be a rover backbox. I used an impreza ss system on my 190 tourer and that worked fine.

Prometheus · 15th November 2010, 11:01

Sent an email to Rimmerbros to see if they are producing parts again. I like to keep my car as OEM as i can.

Prometheus · 15th November 2010, 14:59

Got a reply.

Good afternoon Sir

WCG000301 is listed for the saloon 190 and it is an OE supplied by XPart. Looking at the history of the part on our system it does appear to have only become available in June 2010 as we first received stock that month.

Regards
Gary

Reading this would OE mean Original Equiptment?

seems it is

O.E.M. stands for Original Equipment Manufactured. This means that OEM Ford parts are manufactured by Ford itself, Chevrolet parts are manufactured by Chevrolet, Toyota parts by Toyota, BMW parts by BMW and so on. The terms O.E.S. and OE are also used; these mean Original Equipment Supplied and Original Equipment, respectively. While in many cases, OEM and OES mean the same, OE is more general referring to any part that came as original equipment on the car. Some of OE car parts and components are not actually made by the car manufacturer but are purchased and assembled by the automakers to create a vehicle.

Panrock · 30th November 2010, 17:13

I had a very difficult time finding an OEM back box for my V6 Tourer. When the original one perforated, first I had fitted a Walker aftermarket unit as a replacement. This was headache-inducing boomy - the refinement of the car was completely lost. After a few days this came off and I got my money back. Then I had a Bosal fitted, which I was told was the best aftermarket unit. It was better, though still boomy, especially at 2000 rpm, and not really acceptable. The only Bosal available was intended for the saloon and so sat a little too far forward on the Tourer. I kept this on the car for some weeks. At the end of that period the n/s rear apron was showing signs of warpage caused by the hot exhaust gases.

Then today... at long last I found a garage who had a good second hand original equipment back box! I had it fitted. The difference is amazing! I have got my old car back. For me, the silence means its back to being a Rover again. I am delighted!

My advice... if you want to retain the silence and refinement of your Rover (not everyone does I know; some prefer 'sports' exhausts...), then keep the original exhaust back box on, patch it, preen it, do whatever you can to keep it... that is until you can get another OEM unit. The exhaust back box has a huge effect on the quality of the driving experience. None of the aftermarket units are up to scratch.

So I now have a Bosal back box for a V6 saloon, only a few weeks old, and anyone who wants it and can collect it, can have it for free. Otherwise in a week or two it's going on the tip.

31st October 2010, 15:44	#1
ceb Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 Club SE Auto 2001 (X) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Stansted Posts: 374 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2.5 v6 exhaust back box Thinking ahead of my next MOT in March, the back box whilst still sound is starting to de-laminate and look a bit sorry for itself, so putting aside some pennies over the next couple of months to deal with it. The old girl will be ten by the next MOT so whilst she is in amazing condition I just cannot justify going all out on a SS cat back so will probably just go with a standard replacement, Rimmers have it but I have also seen it for at least half that elsewhere, has anyone found a good/cheap/reliable source for Rover exhaust parts? Cheers, ceb

31st October 2010, 15:47	#2
infinity Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ceredigion Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ebay? some standard replacements on there. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *__Membership No:- 595__*

13th November 2010, 20:29	#5
Prometheus Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does anybody know if they are producting parts again? I was looking for this backbox for over 2 yrs now never found one and this item is in stock and genuine mg rover? http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-WCG000301 just noticed this on rimmerbros since i'm in the market for a new backbox and other exhaust goodies. __________________ Car info. MG ZT 190 2003

14th November 2010, 13:16	#6
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Original back boxes can be hard to get. Also most of the patern part ones don't last as long as the originals as they have less skins. Mine has been rotting for years but a spray of heatproof silver paint stopped the rot from the outside and it keeps on going. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

15th November 2010, 11:01	#8
Prometheus Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sent an email to Rimmerbros to see if they are producing parts again. I like to keep my car as OEM as i can. __________________ Car info. MG ZT 190 2003

1st November 2010, 14:31	#3
Paulifa1 Loves to post 75 launch car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North East Lincs. Posts: 367 Thanks: 42 Thanked 56 Times in 41 Posts	Go to your local Unipart trade counter, I just bought a replacement back box from them, and it fit very well. They'll quote you about £90, once you make a sucking noise through your teeth and ask nicely for the best trade price it will drop to £60 or so!! At least it does in Grimsby That's assuming you're self fitting it, you'll need to cut the pipe to the original in the right place as the whole exhaust is in one piece! Regards Paul

1st November 2010, 14:33	#4
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	I got one fitted for about 130 a few months ago. The garage I took it got it through their suppliers.

14th November 2010, 22:00	#7
damienp This is my second home skoda estate Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sheffield Posts: 3,474 Thanks: 15 Thanked 122 Times in 68 Posts	Why don't you try ebay and look for someone selling a second hand powerflow backbox. It doesn't have to be a rover backbox. I used an impreza ss system on my 190 tourer and that worked fine.

15th November 2010, 14:59	#9
Prometheus Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got a reply. Good afternoon Sir WCG000301 is listed for the saloon 190 and it is an OE supplied by XPart. Looking at the history of the part on our system it does appear to have only become available in June 2010 as we first received stock that month. Regards Gary Reading this would OE mean Original Equiptment? seems it is O.E.M. stands for Original Equipment Manufactured. This means that OEM Ford parts are manufactured by Ford itself, Chevrolet parts are manufactured by Chevrolet, Toyota parts by Toyota, BMW parts by BMW and so on. The terms O.E.S. and OE are also used; these mean Original Equipment Supplied and Original Equipment, respectively. While in many cases, OEM and OES mean the same, OE is more general referring to any part that came as original equipment on the car. Some of OE car parts and components are not actually made by the car manufacturer but are purchased and assembled by the automakers to create a vehicle. __________________ Car info. MG ZT 190 2003 Last edited by Prometheus; 15th November 2010 at 15:00.. Reason: Google OE

30th November 2010, 17:13	#10
Panrock Regular Rover 75 V6 Tourer & Rover P4 100 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I had a very difficult time finding an OEM back box for my V6 Tourer. When the original one perforated, first I had fitted a Walker aftermarket unit as a replacement. This was headache-inducing boomy - the refinement of the car was completely lost. After a few days this came off and I got my money back. Then I had a Bosal fitted, which I was told was the best aftermarket unit. It was better, though still boomy, especially at 2000 rpm, and not really acceptable. The only Bosal available was intended for the saloon and so sat a little too far forward on the Tourer. I kept this on the car for some weeks. At the end of that period the n/s rear apron was showing signs of warpage caused by the hot exhaust gases. Then today... at long last I found a garage who had a good second hand original equipment back box! I had it fitted. The difference is amazing! I have got my old car back. For me, the silence means its back to being a Rover again. I am delighted! My advice... if you want to retain the silence and refinement of your Rover (not everyone does I know; some prefer 'sports' exhausts...), then keep the original exhaust back box on, patch it, preen it, do whatever you can to keep it... that is until you can get another OEM unit. The exhaust back box has a huge effect on the quality of the driving experience. None of the aftermarket units are up to scratch. So I now have a Bosal back box for a V6 saloon, only a few weeks old, and anyone who wants it and can collect it, can have it for free. Otherwise in a week or two it's going on the tip. Last edited by Panrock; 30th November 2010 at 17:20..