Av8er Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'm going to have to pull out of this I'm afriad. My exhaust has fallen off this morning and its too rusted to be welded, new tyres + a new exhaust system, I'm not going to be able to afford it. I was really looking forward to this one, I may still try to drive down for just 1 day, but I can't stay. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliensurfer Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Sounds like you're having a rough time bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'm going to have to pull out of this I'm afriad. My exhaust has fallen off this morning and its too rusted to be welded, new tyres + a new exhaust system, I'm not going to be able to afford it. I was really looking forward to this one, I may still try to drive down for just 1 day, but I can't stay. Sorry Sorry to hear that dude. Hope you get it sorted. You might be able to get some cheap part worn tyres, I know the dude you bought the car off got some locally for about £40 a pop. Might be worth dropping him a line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8er Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Sounds like you're having a rough time bud Yep, the lass isn't making it much easier either... WOMEN! (no offence to the lovely ladies here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Sounds like you're having a rough time bud Yep, the lass isn't making it much easier either... WOMEN! (no offence to the lovely ladies here) ignore it - its what I do she trys to throws the guilt trip my way - but it has no effect what soever - you'd have thought after 20 years of marriage she'd have realised that by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Which part/section of the exhaust has failed/fallen off? I'm sure there are members that may be able to help you out with a decent used one, or I have a new K2 sat in the shed if you're interested and it helps? You SHALL go to the ball Cinders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8er Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 I really do want to come down, it may be the case of me coming down and camping somewhere. I want to fit a whole new system on it, the pipes are rusted to buggery... I was looking at the K4 on the net, not sure if it will fit an 03 JDM though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Where are you based, I have a full OEM exhaust with about 16k miles (cats and y-pipe) to 19k miles (straight pipe & back box) that I could possibly lend you until you get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8er Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks for the great off, just ordered a cobra mid pipe and box. I'll just bastardise some ali sheeting and weld for a quick week fix until it arrives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I've moved this here so that it doesn't clog the Wales thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thats a shame as its a great weekend but understandable. Hope you get the exhaust all sorted soon and get to enjoy the roads this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I have an OEM Y-Pipe sitting in my shed if that's any help? If you pay for it to be couriered, it's yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8er Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 I've just shelled out 395 for the cobra mid and tail pipe.. Just worried about that Y-pipe. Ill pm you if I need it mate. Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8er Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 So whilst I'm waiting for my new cobra mid and tail pipe to arrive, I thought I best fix Natasha's flatulance problem, even though it does sound gorgeous! For this I used an aluminium flex wrap and gum: The culprits of the whole problem is the OEM pipe and aftermarket back boxes. At the bolting plates both had rusted to buggery to the point where the mid pipe sheared. Luckily the two bottling plates were attached to the back box making the fix possible, no way will I stick a grinder under the car. After removing the rusted plates I had a descent pipe to fit the flex around; Fitting the flex around the tail pipe was pretty simple, and I did it in the work shop jut to make life under the car easier. Using the gum paste, a thick glue that was full of what I can only call hair, to make it air tight. After leaving it to cure for a little bit under the car we go. It's pretty much the same as wht I did in the workshop, jut a hell of a lot more awkward. As you can see I used some string to take the weight off the joint and hole the pipe in place whilst I fixed it. Then used the brother to turn her on, find any leaks and blocks them up too. Fingers crossed it will last a week or so until I fit the new one. Plus I need to get to a wedding in a few hours. But first I've got to get this bloody gum stuff out of my hair after leaning back on the applicator; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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