General how easy would it be to fit an exhaust?

[rosslev]

Ok, heres the deal,

I need a new exhaust for my Brava 1.4s 1998 S reg.
I'm short on cash, but have plenty of time over the next 2 weeks and was considering doing it myself.

Would this be unrealistic?
Do Haynes manuals cover this process?

As for the part I got a Kwik-fit quote for part number F1243 which is aparently what I need, can I find out what part of the exhaust it is? If not I've seen whole exhausts on ebay for £50.

Any advice would be cool.

Cheers,
Ross

 

[dave]

get it up on ramps and you will see it is very easy. did quick fit not say if it front pipe, flexy or middle box, back box, remember then saying any words like that?

 

[rosslev]

Thanks Dave

Yep, front pipe, thats what he said I'm sure. Still £50 for a whole exhaust from ebay sounds pretty cheap anyway.

I don't have any access to a ramp myself, but I think I'll scoot under at the weekend and have a peep.

Any special tools required?

 

[dave]

just sockets, spaners, long screwdriver to help rubbers off, and some times a big hammer, ramps are cheap from car accesory shops. dont go under car on a jack

 

[Dobby]

Hiya, got the link for the exhaust on ebay (if he has more than one?) i can't seem to find any when i search

Cheers

 

[jug]

fitting a front pipe isnt hard, but you'll need a long extension bar on your ratchet to reach the 3 bolts (13mm iirc) that hold the pipe to the manifold.

make sure you keep the cat supported when removing the front pipe, stick something under it to take the weight.

the phrase "full exhaust" is often misused to describe a cat back system. that wont include a cat or front pipe. make sure you know exactly what you're buying.

 

[rosslev]

Can't find it either now.....

I'm not so sure it even existed in the first place, hopefully I'm not going mad!

oh well, I found a front pipe for £50 delivered

http://www.cats-direct-shop.co.uk/exhaust-front-pipe-details.php?recordID=124

That probably is the cheapest I'll find.

Thanks for all the advice guys

 

[rosslev]

Is a downpipe the same thing as a front pipe?


This place can deliver me one for £42

http://www.bradgatemotors.co.uk

 

[jug]

Is a downpipe the same thing as a front pipe?

yes.

your local exhaust place should be able to supply one for less than you'll pay online.