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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: combinetom on 09 June 2010, 10:25

Title: Vr6 exhaust system
Post by: combinetom on 09 June 2010, 10:25

Hi everyone

Now I've recently bought a backbox for my VR6, and I was of the knowledge that the backbox and the "suitcase" rear box were two seperate parts, I.e there is a joint between the two, but looking at mine last night, there is just a straight pipe between them, and no join, making putting this backbox on a non diy job! Just wondering if anybody else has had this, whether it's because it's an original exhaust or something?

If im being incredibly stupid, I'm sorry in advance, lol.

Title: Re: Vr6 exhaust system
Post by: rubjonny on 09 June 2010, 11:25

it should definitly split somewhere, no way would anyone make an exhaust that requires you to take the beam off. some bodger may have welded the 2 togther tho

Title: Re: Vr6 exhaust system
Post by: Wayne on 09 June 2010, 11:27

I think the factory exhaust was one piece from new.

Title: Re: Vr6 exhaust system
Post by: rubjonny on 09 June 2010, 11:49

yep you're right, shows what I know about MK3s eh!  looked it up on elsawin:

Separating point:
-Marked by three impressions on circumference of connecting pipe
-In production the centre and rear silencers installed are one unit. For repair work centre and rear silencers are supplied individually, and a double clamp is supplied to make the connection
-Cut through connecting pipe with body saw e.g. V.A.G 1523 at right angles at the separating point.

you'll need a double clamp to bridge the gap once cut, part number 1K0 253 141 M, around £9+VAT

Title: Re: Vr6 exhaust system
Post by: combinetom on 09 June 2010, 13:18

Thanks very much guys, was thinking the joint was bloody good for a bodged weld!!

And that means that the exhaust on her is the original one from when it was made, crikey, feels a shame to cut it now!!  :grin: