is there a fool proof way to tell if my flexi joint has a leak? only reason Im asking as i was taking a peek under the car trying to fathom out why the frick both tyres are wearing more on the outside edge when I thought well im down here i will check the exhaust, the entire underside of the flexi joint from the down pipe is covered in what looks like black soot, I would assume if theres no leak then the joint should be clean....or am I wrong?
Styling *"£$%&$ Flexi Joint
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Styling *"£$%&$ Flexi Joint
no idea where it is located, but you could try something along the lines of spraying a soapy solution onto it and check for bubbles... (Try this on a cold engine (exhaust) so that it doesnt boil as soon as it comes in contact with the exhaust and fools you
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Or check when it's dark, a decent torch (not LED) will highlight any smoke coming out. Also, with the engine cold & just started, you should be able to run your hand over the pipe (not on it but very close) and feel the exhaust gas being pushed out.
cheers guys, will give it ago when it stops peeing down, seems everything is falling off it at the minute, my climate control has now decided to turn my passenger side into barbados....but only when the engine is running
black soot is a sign its leaking, also a throatier sound as well.
have a look at this, different fiat (my old one!) but same thing
have a look at this, different fiat (my old one!) but same thing
Look ibto the tailpipe, black soot so yes it means there is a leak.
checked underneath, its more than blowing, its near completely split seems to be split on the downpipe end, if you rev the car you can see the front section moving up and down with the revs, does seem a bit odd that its gone with less that 50k miles on the car, would the movement indicate an engine mount has gone or something? will try and upload a video when can next get under it
I think mines just gone aswell!!
I knew they where a bit of an issue on the stilo, just seems everything needs doing at once, need to work out whats caused it to go at such a low millage, needs fixing for MOT, but i dont want to spend out if its only going to last a few thousand miles, I do about 1000-1500 miles pm
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Quite a lot of things are going a bit mental for me too.
Blower fan has started making a ticking noise and there's a really annoying rattle behind the dash somewhere, which is probably related to the fan.
Nothing too bad though, just general annoyances
Blower fan has started making a ticking noise and there's a really annoying rattle behind the dash somewhere, which is probably related to the fan.
Nothing too bad though, just general annoyances
just looked on bypartsby, they have the stilo part listed @ £50, bravo part is different, it goes cat>flexi>centerbox>backbox rather than cat>flexi+centerbox>backbox, and has call for price on it, so i guess I will be giving them a call tomorrow
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/exhausts-final.php?year=2009&Submit=Next&make=Fiat&model=Bravo&sub=&eng=1.4000
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/exhausts-final.php?year=2009&Submit=Next&make=Fiat&model=Bravo&sub=&eng=1.4000
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Both me and a mate have had this issue for yonks, seems to be a common issue - neither of our local Fiat garages could fix it. I find momentarily turning the blowers up to 11 and then turning them back down cures it temporarily, if you hadn't figure it out.
That's a good price for a catback!
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hi guys, i had the same problem on my 90hp. i ended up getting a system for a stilo with the same engine 3 weeks ago, now i will be getting a stainless system in a week for 220. so i will be selling my new system if anyone is interested.
just got a call from Arnold Clark letting me know that my mot had passed but i had a couple of advisories, one being this flexi joint, £238 fitted D:
C&C exhausts in Glasgow, Hillington have quoted me £90 for a flexi fitted.
Just the man, you read my mind. Was gonna PM you to find out the company you go to again, forgot it completely