BLACKPOOL Fitting 172 Exhaust Help

[shepcobain]

Alright guys

Got a ktec supersport exhaust ready to fit on my 172. I've read this is an absolute pig to remove the old and fit the new. Is this just a rumour or is it best to get someone with a better idea to do it? I was planning to do it on my driveway tomorrow with 4 axle stands.

If that is the case is there anyone or places in Blackpool that can fit or does anyone fancy helping?

Cheer

Shep.

 

[MartinR]

For the hassle involved doing it on the driveway it would be easier getting it fitted elsewhere, not to hard tbh just a pig with removing it past the rear beam.

 

[shepcobain]

Sounds like a big hassle. Hmmm where's the best place to get it fitted.... Don't fancy generic places like Halford or kwik fit.

 

[MartinR]

Pleasure beach

Only joking how about these are they close enough? they do custom exhausts so should be more than capable to fit it.

ACTION EXHAUST CENTRE

• 82A GEORGE ST
  FY1 3HY BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE
  
  Phone: 01253 751133
  Fax: 01253 752903

Also these just up the road

http://www.preston-exhaust-centre.co.uk/contactus.asp

 

[peanuthead]

Personally I found it relatively easy to change with a jack and axle stand. Undo the two nuts/bolts, then clamp at joint the just give it a pull and wiggle (technical term) and it comes apart. Shame your not closer or I'd have done it for you.

 

[shepcobain]

Personally I found it relatively easy to change with a jack and axle stand. Undo the two nuts/bolts, then clamp at joint the just give it a pull and wiggle (technical term) and it comes apart. Shame your not closer or I'd have done it for you.

Ahhh cheers mate. Yeah your a bit too far lol. I'll give it a go today and let you all know how I get on. Would rather give it a go myself than pay someone to do it. It's easy to do, I just hate it when car parts are pretty much bonded together and replacing them is a nightmare.

I've not opened my box containing the exhaust yet, do they come with a new exhaust gasket or are they not needed from cat back?

 

[Ade182]

I've seen a Monaco knocking around South Shore lately, are you from Squires Gate/St Annes area?

 

[shepcobain]

I've seen a Monaco knocking around South Shore lately, are you from Squires Gate/St Annes area?

No mate. Wish it was me ha, picking mine up today at 2:00 lol.

 

[jamievt]

action exhausts wont fit them unless they supplied them well thats what they said when i rang i did mine on driveway with 2 axle stands its pretty easy just got to twist it 90 degrees to get it over rear beam

 

[MWRS182]

Fitted a rs192 to my 182 on driveway was not really any hassle. My old one was knackered so I cut it off past the rear beam.

 

[shepcobain]

Just opened the box and no gaskets...? Bit poor isn't it?

 

[JustinS]

They can be a bit of a pain luke!!
Most garages should fit it for you id of thought!

Wish it was as easy as my 106! i had that thing off and a new one on within ten mins

 

[shepcobain]

They can be a bit of a pain luke!!
Most garages should fit it for you id of thought!

Wish it was as easy as my 106! i had that thing off and a new one on within ten mins

Hahahahaha I know my mini was well easy until garnz dropped it on my head!

Just going to pick it up with Garnz.

 

[montana]

Not too much of an issue to fit yourself, just be prepared to cut the bolts off and you will be fine. I would recommend some high temp silicone to seal rather than the crappy exhaust paste

 

[shepcobain]

What about gasket?

 

[montana]

What about gasket?

You may be able to get away without providing you use the high temp silicone if you must, is it just the normal type gasket? , motor factors will stock them if so