2.2 Exhaust Repair

[Mint]

I ran over a large rock in the road the other week which hit the exhaust in the most unfortunate place. It dinged the join between the downpipe after the cat and the rest of the system. It didn't leak straight away but started to after a couple of weeks driving. I took it to Powerflow in Stafford while we're on hols but they didn't have the tools to fix it. So off to a local exhaust place for them to do it. Turns out it was a major job as they cut off the old (damaged) flanges and welded new ones and a bit of pipe in. Excellent job and she's back to normal volume. Those that were at Silverstone know how noisy she was @Brian4
Pics of the repair...

Very pleased now.

 

[BMBabe]

I liked the boy racer sound
Glad you got it all sorted

 

[Mint]

Was very noisy in the cabin though

 

[t-tony]

I ran over a large rock in the road the other week which hit the exhaust in the most unfortunate place. It dinged the join between the downpipe after the cat and the rest of the system. It didn't leak straight away but started to after a couple of weeks driving. I took it to Powerflow in Stafford while we're on hols but they didn't have the tools to fix it. So off to a local exhaust place for them to do it. Turns out it was a major job as they cut off the old (damaged) flanges and welded new ones and a bit of pipe in. Excellent job and she's back to normal volume. Those that were at Silverstone know how noisy she was @Brian4
Pics of the repair...
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Very pleased now.

That a a nice near repair Dave. I like to see that sort of thing rather than the modern trend of just replace it all.

Tony.

 

[Mint]

Yes was very impressed with the place. A new modern type garage but old fashioned values. As you say repair rather than replace. The chap did have a good look at the rest of the exhaust system and said "there's nothing wrong with the rest of it, I'll repair it". No upselling at all. Got a good feeling there.

 

[mwpe]

That's a nice looking job Dave, great to find somewhere they actually repair things instead of trying to sell you a new one.

 

[Stevo7682]

That's a nice tidy looking repair that they have done Dave .
Much better than some of the things I see from time to time

 

[Brian4]

Those that were at Silverstone know how noisy she wa

Glad its sorted as I guess the noise got a bit wearing after a while.

It did sound good when going past the pits proper racing car sounds.

 

[Sean d]

That really is a neat repair.

 

[Mint]

That's a nice looking job Dave, great to find somewhere they actually repair things instead of trying to sell you a new one.

Yes, very pleased Mike. A good job

 

[Mint]

That's a nice tidy looking repair that they have done Dave .
Much better than some of the things I see from time to time

I'm sure you see some real horrors Steve. I think they were quite proud of what they'd done because he said shall I put it back on the ramp so you can see what we've done. That's when I took the (quick) photos.

 

[Mint]

Glad its sorted as I guess the noise got a bit wearing after a while.
It did sound good when going past the pits proper racing car sounds.

Yes, it was louder in the cabin with the roof up. But yes it was wearing

 

[Mint]

That really is a neat repair.

Very pleased with it Sean

 

[mrscalex]

That is a very, very tidy repair. I'm really impressed with that.

You've also got a joint now that will come apart easily if required. Unlike the fight you'd normally have with wasted bolts.

 

[Mint]

That is a very, very tidy repair. I'm really impressed with that.

You've also got a joint now that will come apart easily if required. Unlike the fight you'd normally have with wasted bolts.

That was part of the problem Rob. The original studs were well rusted, in fact you couldn't actually see the threads, not sure how the joints were gas tight tbh

 

[Bozzy]

Very nice repair job .
Now you'll be able the lovely unique 2.2 exhaust note again.

 

[mrscalex]

That was part of the problem Rob. The original studs were well rusted, in fact you couldn't actually see the threads, not sure how the joints were gas tight tbh

It all seems to become one congealed mass of rusty metal but does stay in compression to keep the seal gas tight.

Even when you get the bolts out you're just as likely to find the flange holes wasted too. That said the bolt holes are not part of the gas tight seal.

The 6 cylinder factory exhausts are brilliantly long-lived and I think they sound great too. So it's good news you found an honest garage prepared to repair it instead of put an inferior and expensive replacement on.

 

[g8jka]

Always nice to see a garage that does a proper job and takes pride in their work. They have guaranteed your future business if you ever need it and you will recommend them to others. It's nice to see nowadays as there's not many places like this around that take pride in there work and don't try to fob or rip you off. Glad your pleased looks a great job

 

[Mint]

Cheers Dave, yes great job, very pleased and you're right I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.