the mesh is just a cover to a flexi section of pipe underneath, its there to take the movement and vibration of the engine out the exhaust.

 

I have had a bald flexipipe on the car for years. Works fine

 

As per question really. Mine is a little frayed at one end and I'll probably be doing the jubilee clip trick (try saying 'jubilee clip trick' quickly, three times in a row :lol

Does anyone have a pic or diagram of what is underneath the mesh?

I'm trying to get a greater understanding of the 'mechanics' and how best to repair the fray

Cheers

The braided bit is a cosmetic add-on. Under the braid is a convoluted s/steel flexible section which absorbs vibration/movement of the exhaust system.
It would be ok without the braid, but it looks nicer with it on :eyes:

 

Ok, thanks for the answers.
Brown & Gammons wanted £220 to fit a new one, but from the sound of it, a jubilee clip repair would be fine...then put the £220 towards something else. Sound a reasonable argument?

 

Ok, thanks for the answers.
Brown & Gammons wanted £220 to fit a new one, but from the sound of it, a jubilee clip repair would be fine...then put the £220 towards something else. Sound a reasonable argument?

Mike, try a local motor factor, if you decide to buy a new one. You'll save a load of money. Look for a factor who stocks Bosal, Timax or Walker, as these three brands (amongst others) are type approved.

With these brands, you'll get a part that is at least as good as/probably better, than what you'd get from an XPart Centre.

If you're struggling to find a decent local factor, PM me and I'll sort something out for you.

 

when I removed my downpipe after the braiding had let go, the pipe fell in two bits, so the braiding was holding it together, why would they bother with it if it was just cosmetic :daft: - think project drive

 

Well, that was just bad luck.
Traditionally all convoluted tube mfrs have a braided sheath. The strength of the unit is the weld of the convoluted part onto the plain stubs. The braided cover is just tacked on and covered with a finsher, I've seen them making them.

 

Like Pete after seeing the way his split in two after it was removed from the car I had assumed the braided part was of more significance.

 

Pretty sure its sole purpose of existence is to detatch itself at one end of the flexi and then rattle in an irritating manner.....
I think jubilee gave the designer a backhander to make it so.....must keep sales of jubilee clips nice and buoyant :lol:

 

My mesh fell of and then the down pipe snapped in half so went to quick fit 130 pound later fitted and hole new down pipe GOOD MOOD =)))