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[uktigger]

I have a 2003 Omega - 2.2 CD (Y22XE) which is in need of a new front pipe with cat. (It seems that it is blowing from the flexible mesh bit after the cat)
As you can probably tell from that description, i'm not too mechanically minded regarding cars 

Can anyone recommend a decent make to use, and where to get it from (preferably not too far from Blackpool)
coz i don't particularly want to pay the £825.00 + vat which was quoted to me by my local dealer (trade club price)

Steve

[Doctor Gollum]

I believe the mesh is available separately and is a common weakspot

[cnj]

if memory serves me, the flexi/mesh section is/was available from either bosal or timax exhaust suppliers,hope this helps.

[Jimbob]

Pattern cats are appalling,
Genuine cost a fortune.

You can buy new flexi pipes and have it welded in

[robson]

So what do we do if we need a new cat

[tigers_gonads]

So what do we do if we need a new cat

If you have a V6 with pre cat problems, move the sensors or acquire a pair of 3ltr cats which tend to be much more reliable and weld in a lambda boss 

[05omegav6]

So what do we do if we need a new cat

If you have a V6 with pre cat problems, move the sensors or acquire a pair of 3ltr cats which tend to be much more reliable and weld in a lambda boss 

Or ask MarksDTM aka 00Hornby nicely, and he'll fit them for you

[tigers_gonads]

So what do we do if we need a new cat

If you have a V6 with pre cat problems, move the sensors or acquire a pair of 3ltr cats which tend to be much more reliable and weld in a lambda boss 

Or ask MarksDTM aka 00Hornby nicely, and he'll fit them for you

Nah, he's a newbie 
Doubt he'd know what to do 

[05omegav6]

Is he still banned

Joking aside, he has offered to do them as he has the facilities and ability to do them in the time it would take someone to explain to there local garage what was required

[tigers_gonads]

Is he still banned

Joking aside, he has offered to do them as he has the facilities and ability to do them in the time it would take someone to explain to there local garage what was required

Very true that 
How long is he banded for 

[tunnie]

I have a 2003 Omega - 2.2 CD (Y22XE) which is in need of a new front pipe with cat. (It seems that it is blowing from the flexible mesh bit after the cat)
As you can probably tell from that description, i'm not too mechanically minded regarding cars 

Can anyone recommend a decent make to use, and where to get it from (preferably not too far from Blackpool)
coz i don't particularly want to pay the £825.00 + vat which was quoted to me by my local dealer (trade club price)

Steve

Never replace the cat, the pattern ones sound dreadful! Best way is to get a replacement flexi cut out and welded in, the flexi is around £10 delivered, just need to find someone local who can cut and weld.

If they have a plasma cutter its even better, he is mine getting done by our one of our members:

Failed Flexi:



Old one being cut out:

[uktigger]

I have a 2003 Omega - 2.2 CD (Y22XE) which is in need of a new front pipe with cat. (It seems that it is blowing from the flexible mesh bit after the cat)
As you can probably tell from that description, i'm not too mechanically minded regarding cars 

Can anyone recommend a decent make to use, and where to get it from (preferably not too far from Blackpool)
coz i don't particularly want to pay the £825.00 + vat which was quoted to me by my local dealer (trade club price)

Steve

Never replace the cat, the pattern ones sound dreadful! Best way is to get a replacement flexi cut out and welded in, the flexi is around £10 delivered, just need to find someone local who can cut and weld.

If they have a plasma cutter its even better, he is mine getting done by our one of our members:

That sounds like the route i will have to go down.

Any ideas where i may get one of these flexi's ?

Steve

[Sir Tigger KC]

Bet he made a right mess of that nice block paving!!!!   

[tunnie]

I have a 2003 Omega - 2.2 CD (Y22XE) which is in need of a new front pipe with cat. (It seems that it is blowing from the flexible mesh bit after the cat)
As you can probably tell from that description, i'm not too mechanically minded regarding cars 

Can anyone recommend a decent make to use, and where to get it from (preferably not too far from Blackpool)
coz i don't particularly want to pay the £825.00 + vat which was quoted to me by my local dealer (trade club price)

Steve

Never replace the cat, the pattern ones sound dreadful! Best way is to get a replacement flexi cut out and welded in, the flexi is around £10 delivered, just need to find someone local who can cut and weld.

If they have a plasma cutter its even better, he is mine getting done by our one of our members:

That sounds like the route i will have to go down.

Any ideas where i may get one of these flexi's ?

Steve

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXHAUST-FLEXI-PIPE-50x100-FLEXIPIPE-STAINLESS-STEEL-INTER-LOCK-/321135175235?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ac525e643


 

[uktigger]

 
Thx very much