Putting original exhaust back on that was cut in half?

[oliieh]

All,

I've a Trophy that I am retuning to stock.

I currently have a Janspeed on the car but am now putting the original cat-back system onto the car.

When Janspeed fitted the aftermarket unit they cut the original pipe of the exhaust.

How does one go about putting this back on? I took the car to a couple of garages but they wanted £90+VAT to put the original exhaust back on and suggested putting a sleeve around the two joins (but then stated the pipe is bigger than normal). Another company suggested welding (but was later advised not to).

Has anyone been through this before? I want to ensure this is done 100% properly and that no corners are cut - but at the same time don't believe this is a difficult job!

If anyone knows of a garage in London that has done this before it would be greatly appreciated...

Cheers
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[ditz]

either a sleeve with clamps or welding it is a permanent proper job, either will be fine???

 

[KAT182]

I had a sleeve welded to one piece and then clamped together when on the car. Looks ok, no leaks, took about 45 mins.

Kate.

 

[oliieh]

I had a sleeve welded to one piece and then clamped together when on the car. Looks ok, no leaks, took about 45 mins.

Kate.

Thanks both.

Kate - do you remember how much you paid?

Thanks
O.

 

[KAT182]

Was about £50, sleeve was £8, think its 62mm but not 100% sure.

Kate.

 

[edde]

Halfords sell pipe brackets which cover both pipes like a sleeve check the size of them there only cheap.

 

[oliieh]

Thanks everyone. I'll see if I can get it done this weekend. £50 seems right but at the moment I've only had quotes for over £90 The joy of living in London...

This exhaust is the last thing I need to do before I swap over to a Porsche 996 so it is very frustrating!

Thanks again for the input.

Cheers
O.

 

[john.med]

On the 172 there is such a sleeve between the rear silencer and mid section. If this fitted why not do it yourself, bit of exhaust sealant (£3) and bob's your uncle.

 

[fmp_]

Renault do a sleeve kit for the 182 exhaust system.

As they had so many warrenty claims on the back boxes etc.

I think its about 20 quid from Renault. Fits perfectly.

 

[oliieh]

That's interesting FMP... I asked Renault Minute but nothing came to mind. I'll drop them a line and see if they've one in stock.

Thanks again

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[oliieh]

Renault do a sleeve kit for the 182 exhaust system.

As they had so many warrenty claims on the back boxes etc.

I think its about 20 quid from Renault. Fits perfectly.

This advice was really good

The part number for this sleeve for future reference of anyone wanting one is 7703083398.

My two cents donation to the forum (in addition to my £5...)

Cheers
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[fmp_]

any time mate!