[peter0142]

my exhaust is blowing badly what do i need to do to solve this thanks

 

[Atlantean]

Which part is blowing?

Probably needs replacing!

 

[peter0142]

im not sure i had a new exhaust put on in august so i was wonderin if it was in the manufold or something

 

[mart01]

where does it sound like it coming from, rev ya car up and put your head to the floor outside and go from there

 

[peter0142]

sounds like where the cat connects onto the pipe or somewhere around there

 

[mart01]

it could be when you had the exhaust fitted they didnt join it up correctly ie sealent and fasten the bolts up proper (if u know what i mean lol) is your cat connected to the manifold or a seperate pipe??? is a very loud deepish blow??

 

[Atlantean]

Might need a gasket between the cat and centre box section or just tightening of the bolts!

 

[peter0142]

ok so would it be best to just take it back to the garage and get them to do it?? n yeah it is quite deep n think its on seperate pipe

 

[Atlantean]

Only take it back if they are not going to charge you — otherwise it may be a simple fix for yourself. You need to pip point the location of the blowing in order to give you the best advice.

 

[peter0142]

ok ill ring them up and ask them tomorrow but thanks for all the help ill post on here again if they say they will charge

 

[Atlantean]

What are you DIY car fixing skills like?

 

[peter0142]

im on a mechanic course at college so could also drive it in there and get a hand to do it

 

[Atlantean]

im on a mechanic course at college so could also drive it in there and get a hand to do it

Best option IMO :Cool2:

Nothing better that sorting these little niggles out for yourself

 

[peter0142]

yeah good practise as well

 

[Atlantean]

yeah good practise as well

Leads to bigger and better things :Cool2:

 

[peter0142]

yeah im gonna do a full service on my car as well on monday

 

[mart01]

go for it fella, the only way to learn is practice, and have a stab at owt ;-)

 

[linden fisher]

if ya got no ramps let garage do it, pretty cheap exhaust parts, unless it the cat, just had stainless steel one put on mine from front to back including sports cat so shouldnt have any more exhaust troubles {touch wood} if ya only had one section fitted recently prob need another bit, once one section gone others wont be far behind

 

[peter0142]

got 4 post lift at college so easy to get it up but had a full exhaust replacemant from manufold onwards in augoust to get it past mot

 

[tavimage]

with engine running, use the palm of your hand to block off the tailpipe, this will force the air out of any hole/leak in the system, this is the easiest way to pin point a leak