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Title: MOT advisory
Post by: Car nut on 03 July 2010, 10:22
My MOT advisory states broken exhaust bracket, now when i listen there is a slight rattle over bumps   :sad:

Its not the rear one anyone know where this bracket\clamp is and even better the part number  :grin:
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: T_J_G on 03 July 2010, 10:29
You need to find out which one it is.
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: Steve_PD on 03 July 2010, 10:32
could be the metal bracket has snapped in which case it needs welding back on
or its the rubber mount which can be replaced
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: Car nut on 03 July 2010, 10:42
Cheers guys I will get underneath have a look and take a pic and post it  :wink:
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: Rhyso on 03 July 2010, 10:44
99/100 its the middle exhaust bracket - crap piece of design
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: oceanic-green on 03 July 2010, 10:52
Quote from: Rhyso on 03 July 2010, 10:44
99/100 its the middle exhaust bracket - crap piece of design

I agree as this has happend on mine too.

Darren
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: topher on 03 July 2010, 11:42
Yep it's usually that one and is easily fixed with a quick spot of welding. Any exhaust place should be able to do it for a few beer tokens.
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: Car nut on 05 July 2010, 21:56
Quote from: Rhyso on 03 July 2010, 10:44
99/100 its the middle exhaust bracket - crap piece of design

Quote from: topher on 03 July 2010, 11:42
Yep it's usually that one and is easily fixed with a quick spot of welding. Any exhaust place should be able to do it for a few beer tokens.

Guys, you  ready for a laugh   :grin: :grin: :grin:

I called in at ATS to get them to look at my exhaust, he puts it up on the lift sorry I dont the names of the parts but coming back form the engine there was a bulge in the exhaust  :embarassed: then there was a plate with the bracket underneath it which like someone said "crap design"

This had the exhaust goint through the middle doing the impression of a swing  :cry:

Not sure if I had mug written on my forehead today but he said I'd need a new rear section then he couldnt find one in his book for a AUM engine and tried selling me some other one £230  I think he was having a :laugh: :laugh:

Next stop find someone who can do a bit of welding ....

Any pics of your repairs appreciated
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: bobbarley on 05 July 2010, 22:22
Quote from: Rhyso on 03 July 2010, 10:44
99/100 its the middle exhaust bracket - crap piece of design

Indeed, mines been broken since I got the car, not been an issue.  Passed every MOT thus far.
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: J4M3S on 05 July 2010, 22:30
Mines also bust, get a lovely rattle from it every time i pull away  :smiley:
Title: Re: MOT advisory
Post by: Car nut on 05 July 2010, 22:45
Quote from: bobbarley on 05 July 2010, 22:22
Quote from: Rhyso on 03 July 2010, 10:44
99/100 its the middle exhaust bracket - crap piece of design

Indeed, mines been broken since I got the car, not been an issue.  Passed every MOT thus far.

Yeah, I know it wont it fail, but it bugs me and would like to get it fixxed.

Just interested in how you guys had done it, I think I might be on a mission with a wire coat hanger this week -end   :wink: :grin: :wink: :grin: