Technical S. 1.6 flex-pipe on its way out ?

[ivand]

Hi guys,
Today, after changing motor oil, i looked arround at the bottom of my car while it was lifted up.
As the engine was running, i took a quick check of the exhaust, and found this:
the flex-pipe (between cat and resonator) is making a noticeable noise (a kinda louder maybe then that coming out of the backbox), but it is not blowing out gases.
Also, the front-outer part (shell) is playing (loose), while back part of it is strongly connected at the end...

Is it time to replace it ?

 

[richydraper]

yup

 

[ivand]

Could this make a influence on rear lambda sensor ???

...

 

[bri1232]

Only if exhaust is leaking.

 

[ivand]

Today, after more detailed looking, I found that there is a leak on pipe.
At first, it was not so obvious, but as I put my hand arround it I felt there is a leak.
It is blowing on the upper side of pipe. As the engine is revved up, the pipe is moving (playing) and blowing a bit more.

It is so strange that it produces only slight noise, barely noticeable (hearable?) even from under the car.
Maybe, after fixing it, I would get more softer idle.

 

[ivand]

Also, I think this is related with clutch pedal getting harder (less smooth) after shorter ride (when engine gets hot).

That was worrying me before, but I could not find out what's wrong with pedal.

I'll confirm that after fixing pipe.

 

[Stormwatch]

I'll confirm that after fixing pipe.

Please do, because I think I got the same issue...Thanx in advance!

 

[ivand]

Fitted new flex pipe today. Everything is fine, except the symptoms with clutch pedal that are still present...