01alam
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Aug 12, 2018 18:39:50 GMT
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Hi All,
Finally had some time and took the Ford (withdrawn from sale) and it needed two bits for MOT, welding (getting done next week) and exhaust (as expected).
I am playing around with fitting a type approval exhaust (in fact have ordered), but also playing around with fitting a straight pipe.
The exhaust broke off in the convenient position and I can just easily stick a pipe through.
It has a cat and originally 2 resonators, by removing the back box, I would still have 1 resonator to satisfy the MOT (I hope) and it is not that loud.
A problem I am facing is that eBay seems to offer some very short exhaust hanger pipe (the L-shape ones).
I am playing around with using coat hangers...not being cheap but simply cannot find any suitable ones.
1) Does anyone know where I can get longer L-shape hangers (eBay standard is 10 cm and I need 20 cm).
2) Would coat hanger solution pass MOT (provided that it is secure...)
Many Thanks,
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Aug 13, 2018 18:35:53 GMT
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Can you post a link to the ebay one that is similar.
Exhaust hangers are generally made from 10 or 12mm diameter round bar, you could just get a length of bar and make your own.
Can you sketch what you want?
I work for a big exhaust manufacturer but don't know if I'll be in the exhaust plant this week and I'm on holiday next week so I don't want to offer to find you something but you never know.
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As long as the exhaust is secure the materials used are irelevant.
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ChasR
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As long as the exhaust is secure the materials used are irelevant. This ; as long as it is secure and the exhaust is not moving around. Something like zip-ties or a coat hanger however may get you an advisory, which could look bad come sale time (i.e if one has gone cheap here, where else have they gone cheap etc.?).
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01alam
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Last Edit: Aug 14, 2018 7:25:36 GMT by 01alam
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I had this problem making a backbox delete on my leon tdi. I bought a universal one off eBay and replaced the L with threaded bar that I cut to length and bent to a 90 on the end. I secured it into the exhaust rubber using a nut and large washer either side.
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Aug 14, 2018 18:06:46 GMT
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The threaded bar solution would be easy and as everyone said secure and therefore OK for MOT.
Alternatively, if you want a nicer job buy that kit, and a length of threaded bar, then see the person who is doing your welding and get a length of the threaded bar welded to the hanger to extend it. Overlap them side by side for a distance to make it very east to weld and strong.
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01alam
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Aug 14, 2018 21:08:06 GMT
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Brill, thanks both. The 10 days retest period expires soon so I will get the kit and get it sorted afterwards. Re sales - This is only temporary until I do more to the exhaust, may also replace the mid section, although in good condition, with Stainless.
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Aug 14, 2018 21:33:13 GMT
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Thinking outside the box here, maybe, but If the car is somewhere having welding done why don't you just get them to weld the exhaust straight pipe on and make up some hangers?
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01alam
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Aug 15, 2018 17:57:22 GMT
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Thanks, but I'm afraid the parts came after (this afternoon) the welding was done (this morning).
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