I JUST BOUGHT A NEW CAR!!!!

[rwb]

I did get quite a long way under as I had a curver-box lid to lie on. Mid section and back box completely f*kd. Couldn't get a good look at the flexi but almost certainly needs replacing.

Bit worried about the state of the flange on the DPF to which the mid-section clamps.

The flexi-section begs the bottom mount question...
(I reckon the clutch should be good for at least 40k since it can't have been used much on a car doing 40k per year, i.e., on the motorway in 5th all the time.)

Front springs and top mounts more pressing?

[Sonia406]

I did get quite a long way under as I had a curver-box lid to lie on. Mid section and back box completely f*kd. Couldn't get a good look at the flexi but almost certainly needs replacing.

Bit worried about the state of the flange on the DPF to which the mid-section clamps.

The flexi-section begs the bottom mount question...
(I reckon the clutch should be good for at least 40k since it can't have been used much on a car doing 40k per year, i.e., on the motorway in 5th all the time.)

Front springs and top mounts more pressing?

Thanks Rwb... Nice to know they are both f*kd....
Hope I can find a flexi for a 2.2... been told the 2.0 hdi flexi I found on eBay (or someone found me) won't actually fit

[scotty73]

Hope I can find a flexi for a 2.2... been told the 2.0 hdi flexi I found on eBay (or someone found me) won't actually fit

I should really get one of them do you have the link?

[Sonia406]

Hope I can find a flexi for a 2.2... been told the 2.0 hdi flexi I found on eBay (or someone found me) won't actually fit

I should really get one of them do you have the link?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181218043790? ... 1438.l2649

Not a bad price, but says it's not compatible with the 2.2 HDi and I can't find one that actually is

[Sonia406]

So it seems I can not buy a flexi pipe without the cat being attached
Just spoke to a good exhaust company over in Swindon & I've been put on a staff account and it's made it cheaper (Sometimes being a woman helps so much... When he said I was on a staff account, I asked does that mean I am your boss?
£73 which includes the middle section and back box and clamps needed.
He said a 'walk around his warehouse' may get me a universal flexi section that can be welded on - this is certainly the way forward.

[highlander]

You're definitely of the the in crowd now with a 2.2

I like being part of the in crowd.

Sorry, Graeme - Your engine's too big.

Damn. Your engine has 2179cc, mine has 2230cc.

But look on the bright side - your engine has more power and better fuel economy than mine! Wait ... that's not a good thing from my perspective. Aw, boo

[Sonia406]

Damn. Your engine has 2179cc, mine has 2230cc.

But look on the bright side - your engine has more power and better fuel economy than mine! Wait ... that's not a good thing from my perspective. Aw, boo

It's a good job we don't care then isn't it?

[grasmere59]

What about that "ade" chap from the coupe forum and ebay,i've seen him selling good front sections for 2.2's

[Sonia406]

What about that "ade" chap from the coupe forum and ebay,i've seen him selling good front sections for 2.2's

I asked him months ago about a few parts (starter motor etc) and he completely ignored my message.
IF anyone can contact him for me and ask after that flexi section, posted price - please let me know what he says. No idea why he ignored my message. Maybe he got nervous a girl messaged him

[markw]

How many swear words did you use/?!!
He's a gentleman, that Ade....probably didn't understand!

[rwb]

I can pop into his place on my way down from Leeds on Saturday, and bring it straight to you.

I like him. Whenever I've called or popped in he's always been really helpful, and taken the time to talk to me and even shown me around. He's a pleasure to do business with.

[grasmere59]

I've been round his place a few times for stuff and have always found him A1,he's pretty reasonable on prices too.

[Sonia406]

I can pop into his place on my way down from Leeds on Saturday, and bring it straight to you.

I like him. Whenever I've called or popped in he's always been really helpful, and taken the time to talk to me and even shown me around. He's a pleasure to do business with.

Will you be going out of your way on Saturday to visit him? I'm not overly fussed about using him to be honest.. I used no swear words
Does anyone have his number and can simply call him (on my behalf, though don't mention me!) and ask if he has the flexi down pipe for the 2.2 HDi?
I think it's best that I get the car back here (be it Sunday or next week) and have a proper look at the pipe to 100% justify it needs a new one, first!

[davew]

good idea if it was my i wouldn't buy any parts until you drop the whole lot off and have a good luck to see what it actually needs.

[Doggy]

I think it's best that I get the car back here (be it Sunday or next week) and have a proper look at the pipe to 100% justify it needs a new one, first!

Dead right. Also, don't automatically assume the flexi needs changed if the outer braiding is a bit frayed, it may well work without leaking for several years in this condition.