Vr6 exhaust system

[combinetom]

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.

[rubjonny]

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

[Wayne]

I think the factory exhaust was one piece from new.

[rubjonny]

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

[combinetom]

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!!