Doblo motability exhaust

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Doblo motability exhaust

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Hii guys my doblo motability car (ramp at the back) has been for its mot this week and needed a new exhaust the garage has now had to send 3 back as they haven't sent the one that comes out from under the car just to the back of the drivers door can anyone advise if this will be a standard part or if i will need to have one made
 
Hi.
If its failed the MOT.. it potentially not on a scheme.. you own it

If its yours it might be worth getting a rear exhaust section fabricated in Stainless Steel

If it still belongs to finance.. then maybe look here for the various FIAT options


https://www.fiatdalys.lt/en/catalog/part/51860377

This appears to face sideways.. but youve not said year..or engine of your Doblo


( use the part number to check local stock)
Charlie
 
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Information:

https://www.fiatforum.com/doblo/422...08-1400-petrol-model.html?422252=#post4050092

Your van was probably only made by FIAT as car derived van.. exhuast full length of the floor..

Then the Mobility converters dropped the rear floor area..

Had to move fuel tank.. and change exhaust route :eek:


Nowadays FIAT sell a Doblo pick.up

That exhaust might be of a similar route..
But probably for Diesel engines :(


Good luck and do let us know what happens

Charlie
 
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Thank you im going to look for the company that converted it and contact them

Maybe find a seller of used accessible vehicles.. local to you

They will have fitted replacement exhausts.. so know the correct suppliers ;)

A replacement that lasts 10+ years could seriously outlast your 16 year old Doblo


But get a few prices.. and go from there

You are probably only looking for the rear section.. the front end gets HOT enough to keep moisture out.. the rear part tends to suffer from moisture..and can rust from inside out :(
 
Have a look at Longlife exhausts. There'll be an agent not too far away from you, and they'll make a bespoke exhaust that will then last forever.

I will second Longlife as we had our Barchetta kitted out by one oof their approved agents.

You can get a rough guide price by speaking to the agent/franchise over the phone and giving them the basics of your vehicle and intent.

Once booked in you arrive and discuss in more detail what you would like. Performance, OEM equivallent, number of boxes and choice of tail pipe design.

You agree the price and they just then go to work. Takes around 1 to 2 hours (if I recall correctly).

Our Barchetta has been fitted with a Longlife exhaust for 10 years now with no issues with workmanship, welding quality and fit longevity.

A point to remeber with stainless steel exhaust systems is that by nature whislt good guality stainless steel will not rot there are other issues associated that can cause problems. Stainless is more brittle. Some use thinner stainless materials which can resonate more and are more likely to fracture around joints.

It is a well know fact that an original Fiat exhaust system will outlast most after market quality ones. Fiat originals generally last around 8 to 10 years+ but do cost more than an after market pattern part that may last 5 years or so.

For a normal Fiat vehicle (not a conversion job) I would always suggest getting the best Fiat price (play dealers off against each other), do the same for an after market OEM system and the same for a custom Stainless system.

By doing this you now have a total cost which you can align with how long you intend to keep your vehicle on a "cost per year". The only caviat I would add is that of system guarantee/warranty. Longlife/other stainless suppliers do so for the life of the car/original ownership. Fiat are probably two years but you can expect 8 to 10. Aftermarket is probably 12 months but you can expect 36 or so.
 
10 days 2 tantrums and £400 lighter i have the car back turned out it was a modified exhaust using different bosal parts, now im sure i have an exhaust that will outlive the 16yr old dobby lol
 
Bosal, I think, are no longer operating in the UK.
What might be more useful for other owners, is if the specific pieces could be identified, e.g. centre section for a ??? whatever. I expect the conversion company knew this at time of conversion, and it would be hoped could give that information to later owners.

If mine, I'd still go the Longlife bespoke route, then no more worries.
 
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