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Exclamation Punto Centre Silencer Blowing - Advice Needed

I have a problem with my Mk2 1.2 (2000) Punto.

I recently purchased and got fitted a new sportex exhaust backbox, whilst at the gararge he said i have a slight crack in my centre silcencer box. When i put my foot down (whilst looking under my car) i can see all the 'gas' escaping from the centre box, and i can hear a hissing noise (which is slighty cool!!)

Is there anyway i can fill the hole as a temporary solution??
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Re: Punto Centre Silencer Blowing - Advice Needed

weld or exhaust putty paste .,,,.. ....... bit of metal fill mixed


how bigs your hole .............. this is not a good question
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Re: Punto Centre Silencer Blowing - Advice Needed

Try 'Gun Gum Flexiwrap', cheap and easy fix - lasts ages and AFAIK meets with MOT standards.
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Re: Punto Centre Silencer Blowing - Advice Needed

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Try 'Gun Gum Flexiwrap', cheap and easy fix - lasts ages and AFAIK meets with MOT standards.
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Re: Punto Centre Silencer Blowing - Advice Needed

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weld or exhaust putty paste .,,,.. ....... bit of metal fill mixed


how bigs your hole .............. this is not a good question

Its only a slight crack, half an inch. Not really a hole
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Re: Punto Centre Silencer Blowing - Advice Needed

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thats the stuff ............... good one ...

get exhaust real hot before appling .... then it will set
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Re: Punto Centre Silencer Blowing - Advice Needed

Went to halfords yesterday, used my bro's work outside ramp (only get the car about 2-3 foot off the ground, so i was laying in duck poo . . . don't ask!) and applied the Gun Gum. Used the car this morning, seems good. No more hissing.

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Re: Punto Centre Silencer Blowing - Advice Needed

Well, the Gun gum lasted all of a day! The product does work, but the damaged area is in a really weird place. Anyways, i'm going to get a new centre and rear for the car (£102 parts and labour) anyone interested in buying my used sportex rear box?
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