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    And I need to get it replaced. My friendly local mechanic (known him for years) is quoting £275 plus VAT just for the part! I guess that is for a complete downpipe with the catalytic converter.Can I get just the flexi? If so, where from?Paul :-)

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    Most et just te flexi, I'm in need of one too but don't know what to get or where from

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    I can get the complete part inc cat flexi etc for £211 inc vat it that is any better news?

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    Quote Originally Posted by spikeyboy View Post
    hi all i had same problem with mine i got one of the flexi from a exhaust centre and had my uncle weld it in for me
    all good now

    pete

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    Quote Originally Posted by GSiFan View Post
    And I need to get it replaced. My friendly local mechanic (known him for years) is quoting £275 plus VAT just for the part! I guess that is for a complete downpipe with the catalytic converter.Can I get just the flexi? If so, where from?Paul :-)
    mines is split but passed mot last week, and yes all in one system i have been quoted £80 to supply cut out old and weld new one in.

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    ^^ That eBay item won't fit my 3.2 V6, apparently - according to the listing. :-( Blue estate, you have a PM. Thanks, chaps. :-D Paul

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    I think my friendly, trusted, independent mechanic is going to let in a new coupling for me. He is going to get measurements when he can get my car back on the hoist. I won't get it back today but it should be back on song tomorrow. The coupling's been failing over a few weeks. It was noisy on initial start up and worst when the engine was cold but it got progressively more 'throaty' on my trip into work this morning. Paul

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    Can you not get ones made up from 'Powerflow' type places?

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    I am wondering now whether a new down pipe assembly - pipes, flexi, catalytic converter, etc. - might be a better bet in the long run than a repaired flexi, especially as I would save on labour charges. What do you guys think? Paul

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