Tasks on Clios are NEVER simple...

[Gem]

Finally got round to replacing my exhaust, as the exisiting one was rotten to the core.

Patience is also a virtue where Clio's are concerned. This is the extent of work needed to do the simple task of remove an exhaust:

(New exhaust fitted)

Everything got in the way....axle, bumper, wheels were removed to give the exhaust more space away from the axle....rear springs came off. The lot!

And this is the damage to the old one:

:S

I've only replaced with another standard 182 system as I see little point in putting an aftermarket on if I'm selling up. I'm keen to keep her pretty standard.

Incedentally, the old exhaust is use to NO-ONE....would it be worth taking it down to the scrap metal merchants?



I wouldn't know where to start to replace the system...so big thanks to mini-valver for his time and patience.

 

[Stig182]

GumGum FTWTBQFHIMO!!!!!!!

urm... i doubt all tht was necessary?!?!? not done it before but looks overkill!!

 

[Paul.]

jeeez looks like a right pain in the arse:S

 

[Sash]

Omg, didnt realise there was that much work involved to change the exhaust!

Yeah see what the scrappy will give u for it!

 

[Gem]

GumGum FTWTBQFHIMO!!!!!!!

urm... i doubt all tht was necessary?!?!? not done it before but looks overkill!!

Well if you haven't done it before then you're not in a position to comment?

In theory its only 3 fittings that hold the exhaust on. That was the simple part...removing the system from the car was the b**ch.

Trust me, we attempted to avoid it.

 

[Da]

Cut it off!

 

[MrMark]

lucky it didnt rain

 

[mullen]

I never took my back bumper? just BORROWED kwik fits ramps and easily got under the car

 

[Destined for Victory]

i had my original exhaust on my 182 removed and it was easy didnt involve such work as this :S

 

[Gem]

Didn't think the bumper would have needed removing myself TBH. I should have taken pics in progress but the bumper for some silly reason was getting in the way...only a tiny bit. But enough to warrant taking it off.



I suppose every car is different, not every job goes smoothly. Trust me, we expected it to though.

 

[Stig182]

GumGum FTWTBQFHIMO!!!!!!!

urm... i doubt all tht was necessary?!?!? not done it before but looks overkill!!

Well if you haven't done it before then you're not in a position to comment?

In theory its only 3 fittings that hold the exhaust on. That was the simple part...removing the system from the car was the b**ch.

Trust me, we attempted to avoid it.

now now lady-jane!

this is a forum and i have a member's right to comment TBQFH! lol!!!

:rasp:

 

[Gem]

LOL! You gave it out first, I gave it back...take it like the b**ch you are

x

 

[makavelli]

bugger me, looks like dave had a busy day

luckily all my exhaust changes have been manageable without having to remove anything major

 

[Christopher]

Finally!

Nice one Dave

 

[Gem]

I am puzzled by the task it became...but when you think about it, its a bumper and a couple of wheels. A dozen bolts/nuts/screws if that?

Whatever it takes I say. Dave did a top job pretty much all on his own...

 

[Stig182]

LOL! You gave it out first, I gave it back...take it like the b**ch you are

x

lol do you take it like a b**ch??? I can give it like a b**ch!!!

 

[Gem]

And thats just reminded me, good job wheels came off...I've got sodding flat spots

 

[Stig182]

And thats just reminded me, good job wheels came off...I've got sodding flat spots

u disturbingly seem knowledgable about cars!!!

 

[bmh.01]

Pah thats nothing :rasp:.

 

[Gem]

And thats just reminded me, good job wheels came off...I've got sodding flat spots

u disturbingly seem knowledgable about cars!!!

Hardly TBH

 

[SBV116]

Its tight witht the bumper on, the job it is to remove, not worth the chance of scratching it!! You have to lower the beam t get the thing out, yank!

Lazy kev did good!!

 

[Gem]

Its tight witht the bumper on, the job it is to remove, not worth the chance of scratching it!! You have to lower the beam t get the thing out, yank!

Lazy kev did good!!

Ahhh the very man I need to send a PM to...

 

[Whiteley]

Thats still mint!

Mine on the other hand, weld has cracked holding the mount to the box:

Yozza on friday if my plans work out

 

[Marky_]

^Flol!

Intricate.

 

[Bodge!]

when i changed mine, the angle grinder came out!!

sod faffing round with rear bumpers

cut the beast off

 

[Timmay]

lots of work - love racing blue tho

 

[Christopher]

Thats still mint!

Mine on the other hand, weld has cracked holding the mount to the box:

Yozza on friday if my plans work out

That's how they left Dieppe IIRC... just with a little less rust

 

[Jamesstone]

See now the balance has returned, 172 owners have a mother of a job removing the cat & 182 owners have a b*****d time removing there exhaust, took me less than half hour to get my 172 sytem off, no bumper removal or any thing :approve:

 

[Gem]

Thats still mint!

Mine on the other hand, weld has cracked holding the mount to the box:

Yozza on friday if my plans work out

Mine isn't still mint dude, it blows like a cheap ho...

I dunno if it's possible to weld up and sell on, but I can't imagine anyone wanting it TBQFH.

 

[Henry]

zip tied back box looks frightening - hope you haven't far to take it to be fixed!

 

[mini-valver]

The standard system is one piece so you have to drp the axle and remove the bumper to get it off without cutting it. Being as a standard system was going back on, I couldnt just cut it as I'd have the same problem when re-fitting the new one. So for all the know it all's...


SOUTHPAW!

 

[Gem]

Haters TBH....

 

[DazRsi]

Rather you then me doing that

 

[Gaz_]

when i changed mine, the angle grinder came out!!

sod faffing round with rear bumpers

cut the beast off

Naaah needs to be sleaved then, which usually means a blow lol!

 

[LegoHead]

I got mine off by undoing the rear shocks to drop the rear axle and easing the exhaust out in one whole piece. The new owner had to take the exhaust away in one piece, they just dont like coming apart.

 

[Bodge!]

when i changed mine, the angle grinder came out!!

sod faffing round with rear bumpers

cut the beast off

Naaah needs to be sleaved then, which usually means a blow lol!

changed it for a k-tec system

two parts

 

[mini-valver]

I got mine off by undoing the rear shocks to drop the rear axle and easing the exhaust out in one whole piece. The new owner had to take the exhaust away in one piece, they just dont like coming apart.

The 182 system is one peice from cat back. Only way to do it without cutting it is drop the axle, and take the bumper off. As I did it on axle stands I took the wheels off to get the extra drop on the axle....

 

[kevinhall]

Glad you got it fitted gem, looks about the same process as i went through to get it off in the first place although i managed without dropping the beam :rasp: Looks much healthier than the old one tho

 

[LegoHead]

I got mine off by undoing the rear shocks to drop the rear axle and easing the exhaust out in one whole piece. The new owner had to take the exhaust away in one piece, they just dont like coming apart.

The 182 system is one peice from cat back. Only way to do it without cutting it is drop the axle, and take the bumper off. As I did it on axle stands I took the wheels off to get the extra drop on the axle....

I got it off without removing the bumper.:rasp:

 

[Gem]

The 182 system is one peice from cat back. Only way to do it without cutting it is drop the axle, and take the bumper off. As I did it on axle stands I took the wheels off to get the extra drop on the axle....

I got it off without removing the bumper.:rasp:

You're lucky you didn't crack/damage the bumper then. I didn't want to risk it TBQFH.

Like Dave said, twas the only way, and although I was bugger all help...its a lot less hassle than dealing with a cracked bumper.