Exhaust Manifold

[SMJJ]

I was driving home from work today and my exhaust seemed really loud when accelerating.

I've just had a look under the car and everything looked fine no blowing when just ticking over.

Had a look near the cat/manifold and saw this [emoji21]

I take it I'll need a new manifold and gasket kit? Any idea how much these cost?

 

[SMJJ]

Or would just getting this solver the problem?

http://renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/pro...-Exhaust-Fitting-Kit-(Front-to-Manifold).html

 

[Clio172NE]

That would solve the problem yes dependant on how corroded the the joint is, to me looks like if you put a new fitting kit on it might just break away

 

[SMJJ]

That would solve the problem yes dependant on how corroded the the joint is, to me looks like if you put a new fitting kit on it might just break away

The part where the fitting kit would go on the manifold looks ok despite the rust, it's the gap in the middle that worries me. Will a new manifold cost me a lot?

 

[barnesautos]

It should be ok - what you got to loose .
Try the cheaper option first , if it doesn't work , then get a second hand manifold.

 

[SMJJ]

It should be ok - what you got to loose .
Try the cheaper option first , if it doesn't work , then get a second hand manifold.

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I've used this as an excuse to get a decat fitted, if it comes to it then will have to be a second hand manifold. Will cost a fortune to fit though won't it?

 

[barnesautos]

Unfortunately yes it is costly to fit . Either engine out or subframe down and off.

I too have the 182 manifold and decat to fit . It's on my to do list lol .

 

[SMJJ]

Unfortunately yes it is costly to fit . Either engine out or subframe down and off.

I too have the 182 manifold and decat to fit . It's on my to do list lol .

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perfo.../clio-98-05-182/scorpion-cat-replacement-pipe

will this one be ok? want it on asap as the blowing is driving me insane!

 

[barnesautos]

That's the one . As long as it's going on a 182 manifold and system .

 

[SMJJ]

That's the one . As long as it's going on a 182 manifold and system .

it's a powerflow system after that cat (not a fan but will keep it for now), I presume it would still fit that?

 

[barnesautos]

Yes that's fine
I have a powerflow on my Ph1 , same as you it'll do for now lol.

 

[SMJJ]

Yes that's fine
I have a powerflow on my Ph1 , same as you it'll do for now lol.

Thank you :blush:

 

[barnesautos]

[emoji106] your welcome

 

[SMJJ]

[emoji106] your welcome

decat is now fitted with new fitting kit and all is good 😌 sounds awesome!

 

[ADS_V6]

Enjoy i wish i had decatted the exhaust a long time ago

 

[SMJJ]

Enjoy i wish i had decatted the exhaust a long time ago

Isn't it a pain in the **** to do on a 172?

 

[ADS_V6]

Mechanic did it,but he said a nightmare as big hands no space,but deffo drives better but stinks of fuel

 

[Diagro]

Isn't it a pain in the **** to do on a 172?

Nah, takes about 2 hours diy.

The worst part is the Bolts, there is virtually no space but if you use the right socket extensions or a flexable extension its fine.

Just finished putting mine on, just waiting for silicone to dry then will tighten it all up.

 

[barnesautos]

Where does the silicone go ?
Excuse my ignorance