Clio 172 mk2 Decat Fitting

[Joethrelk]

Just got my decat pipe Delivered today after it got lost somewhere between Janspeed and my house they quoted 1-2 days it took them 13 days. The question is should I have a go at fitting it myself or do i pay some one a few quid to fit it. I have access to a pit to get under the car and im not completely useless with a spanner and socket set. Anybody done one before and any tips. Cheers

 

[matt4478]

Errr.... I built a Mini a few years ago (including welding the body together from panels and constructing the engine from a box of parts) so I thought Id have enough nouse to give it a whirl and replace the catalytic converter on my Mk1 172 with a Devil de-cat. In short, I wished I hadnt. . Having a pit might help you quite a lot, but you still basically need unreasonably thin arms, exactly the right tools and the patience of Father Dowling. For the £40 your local garage will charge, I wouldnt think twice about it mate... If it knocks, bangs or leaks just keep taking it back to them until they sort it properly! Just my humble opinion of course.

Matt

 

[Turkish]

unless you have small arms and hands a pair of ramps and patience i would say for the sake of 20 quid at an exhaust centre id let them do it. i fitted mine at work on a proper ramp and was a f**king nightmare the flange is tucked right up out of the way and there are plenty of obstructions. pig to do

 

[Neil82]

Is it really that bad? Will a garage have much bother?

 

[Joethrelk]

cheers fellas all the advice is makin me think twice about doin it myself.

 

[Neil82]

Joe im getting mine done at a garage, wouldnt even contemplate attempting it!

 

[Turkish]

easy in theory but fiddly in practice basically. pain in the ass if someone will fit it for 20 quid id save yourself the hassle and get them to

 

[wackojacko]

Have a look at where the join is between the CAT and the manifold. Then you will take it to a garage!!!

 

[Turkish]

^^^^ exactly

 

[jonnyboy]

take it to kwik fit or something. Two guys took 1/2 an hour to do mine that was with special long spanners etc. You can do it on your own its not *that* hard but for £25 Id rather let someone else have the stress!

 

[Neil82]

Jonny did you get the Janspeed one with the 2 holes for the sensors? Did it all fit on ok with the sensors etc etc?

 

[pep87]

did mine but it is fiddly & your better off if you get someone to give you a hand.

 

[McBunny]

fred did mine in the dark on his driveway with the aid of a maglite and sockets that didnt fit he is a god we should all worship him

 

[Neil82]

Did u get the Janspeed pep? Did the sensors fit ok?

 

[pep87]

yes , janspeed no trouble works with the lambda pluged or unpluged. i think it seem better on fuel with second lambda pluged in?

 

[JAY172]

the manifold nuts/bolts are a bit awkward to get on but not that bad.

 

[Joethrelk]

Got it fitted at a garage glad i did i gave them a hand and what a task it was not too difficult just a pain in the arse. Only problem is know its got a slight knowing on a crossmember so its pissin me off a little..