Hi all,
I need to change the dogbone engine mount on my 2008 1.2. On some models it seems possible to change this without removing the exhaust but upon looking at it, I don't have the clearance so the exhaust needs to come off.
After realising this I looked at the exhaust and realised that the flexi pipe is ****ed. I think when I take it off, it's likely to fall apart and be unusable so I want to get a new one before I even attempt to start this job.
I have seen the flexi pipe available, such as this. Is it possible to change only this part or am I better off getting a full centre section, such as this. The price difference isn't that much and the flexi pipe is used while the full centre section is new so I'm already leaning towards a whole new centre section.
I'm also thinking that while it may be possible to change just the flexi pipe, it may be that due to rust, separating that part from the rest of the pipe may not be worth the the effort, if at all possible.
Is there anything else I need to consider here?
Edit:
I also just remembered that there are many parts on this car that are identical to the Ford KA. Upon looking at parts for that I came across this. Would this be a possible solution?
I need to change the dogbone engine mount on my 2008 1.2. On some models it seems possible to change this without removing the exhaust but upon looking at it, I don't have the clearance so the exhaust needs to come off.
After realising this I looked at the exhaust and realised that the flexi pipe is ****ed. I think when I take it off, it's likely to fall apart and be unusable so I want to get a new one before I even attempt to start this job.
I have seen the flexi pipe available, such as this. Is it possible to change only this part or am I better off getting a full centre section, such as this. The price difference isn't that much and the flexi pipe is used while the full centre section is new so I'm already leaning towards a whole new centre section.
I'm also thinking that while it may be possible to change just the flexi pipe, it may be that due to rust, separating that part from the rest of the pipe may not be worth the the effort, if at all possible.
Is there anything else I need to consider here?
Edit:
I also just remembered that there are many parts on this car that are identical to the Ford KA. Upon looking at parts for that I came across this. Would this be a possible solution?
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