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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 08 May 2014, 22:01

Title: Center pipe
Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 08 May 2014, 22:01

I have a stock exhaust system and im going to fit a tdi center section as the mid silencer is cracked and blowing, what are these exhausts like taking them apart previous cars they just slide out piece of cake
Or will these need alot of graft? bare in mind ill be on my stoney drive which is on a slight hill so its harsh to work on

Title: Re: Center pipe
Post by: dom on 08 May 2014, 22:04

I dislike jacking a car up on stones or a slope so both together is a big no-no for me, especially if you're working underneath.

The exhaust is one piece from the cat-back so the old one will need cutting off.

Title: Re: Center pipe
Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 08 May 2014, 22:11

Quote from: dom on 08 May 2014, 22:04

I dislike jacking a car up on stones or a slope so both together is a big no-no for me, especially if you're working underneath.

The exhaust is one piece from the cat-back so the old one will need cutting off.

Yea i know its a nightmare, ohh really? i was sure it had sleeve clamps before and after the center
guess mines been cut already should make the job easier

Title: Re: Center pipe
Post by: baka on 09 May 2014, 02:29

Quote from: dom on 08 May 2014, 22:04

I dislike jacking a car up on stones or a slope so both together is a big no-no for me, especially if you're working underneath.

This x1000. Getting crushed by 1250kg of Wolfsburg's finest would be no fun at all.

Title: Re: Center pipe
Post by: benmanc on 09 May 2014, 08:12

if its one section how would one fit it back on say for example come MOT time if you have an aftermarket exhaust/decat?

(Sorry to hijack thread)

Title: Re: Center pipe
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 09 May 2014, 08:21

This x1000. Getting crushed by 1250kg of Wolfsburg's finest would be no fun at all.
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I thought they were more like 1800kg either way, that landing on you will surely mush you  :shocked:

Title: Re: Center pipe
Post by: dom on 09 May 2014, 09:56

Quote from: benmanc on 09 May 2014, 08:12

if its one section how would one fit it back on say for example come MOT time if you have an aftermarket exhaust/decat?

(Sorry to hijack thread)

Do you mean for emissions? The downpipe/cat is one section so you'd just swap your standard downpipe and cat back on.

Quote from: baka on 09 May 2014, 02:29

Quote from: Dalo Harkin on 09 May 2014, 08:21

This x1000. Getting crushed by 1250kg of Wolfsburg's finest would be no fun at all.

I thought they were more like 1800kg either way, that landing on you will surely mush you  :shocked:

Parkers list a 5dr 1.8T as 1238kg:

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/volkswagen/golf/hatchback-1997/14127/ (http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/volkswagen/golf/hatchback-1997/14127/)

Title: Re: Center pipe
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 09 May 2014, 12:07

Maybe I was reading the fully laiden or whatever they call it..

Title: Re: Center pipe
Post by: baka on 09 May 2014, 12:42

It definitely weights enough to ruin your day if it falls on you.  :shocked:  :smiley:

Title: Re: Center pipe
Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 09 May 2014, 14:29

anyways mates got a flat drive just a pain to have to use somewhere else to do my own work  :angry: