Important! : What happens if my cat blows.

1. Carlvtr88 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 5801 1.1 106 XN Time, MK2 VTR 01. Ford Focus ST3 CP320

   #1 19th May 2011, 18:06

   About 8 months ago I had a stainless Steel custom exhaust fitted to my car from a reputable place in my area. Nothing wrong with the exhaust, however, I was just wondering what happens if my cat needs replacing as I antitpate to be the case rather soon due to corrosion/signs of a slight blow around the downpipe area etc.
   
   The way my exhaust is on at the minute is like this:
   
   Original Cat/Downpipe >>>> Original exhaust Flange >>>> just after the flange its cut and re-welded onto the straight through stainless steel centre section >>>> then obviously the Back Box.
   
   Would you recommend me to take my car back to the exhaust centre and ask them about it ?
   
   Thanks !
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 19th May 2011, 18:11

   Worse case scenario is bits of CAT bunged up through your exhaust system,leading to running problems.
   
   
   Steve.

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3. Carlvtr88 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 5801 1.1 106 XN Time, MK2 VTR 01. Ford Focus ST3 CP320

   #3 19th May 2011, 18:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Worse case scenario is bits of CAT bunged up through your exhaust system,leading to running problems. Steve.

   doesnt sound good, Im just thinking, I suppose with the way its attached id just replace the down pipe and cat etc, being as the stainless steel is attatched to the standard flange....
   
   Basically im aware the stainless steel wont rot but im just concerned about the none stainless steel parts and the process of removing them. Would it simply be cut them off and re weld the new ones on ( flange for example) ?
4. carlsmith715 Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 manchester Posts: 2099 2000 1.6 furio

   #4 19th May 2011, 18:18

   you probly best off taking it back to were you got it done

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5. Carlvtr88 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 5801 1.1 106 XN Time, MK2 VTR 01. Ford Focus ST3 CP320

   #5 19th May 2011, 18:30

   yeah, probably best idea.
6. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #6 19th May 2011, 18:40

   You'll probably use loads of fuel, may also throw up the management light depending on model.

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