Mine slipped off the rubber hangar and damaged the flexi a few months back, worth checking yours is still attached correctly especially if you have been working in that area.

I bodged it with some exhaust gum but it only lasted a couple of days!

Ended up fitting a second hand one for about £25 quid. Make sure you get the correct one (MGF 4 bolt, Trophy and TF 6 bolt)

 

Will have to check the hanger though I sure that was ok. Have looked at the secondhand on Ebay, certainly an option.

Yeah Gum is only good to really get you to the shops or scrappy to get a replacement part.

Not used this stuff for years, it never did much of a job back then and looks as if 'time' has not devleoped progress.

you can buy just that section cut out and replace either weldit on or use clamps
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p4712.m570.l1311&_nkw=flexible+exhaust&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Ron

Thanks for this, indeed another option to consider.


On the last point about fuel consumption..... is it likely that fuel consumption could increase with a leak in this section?

 

Yeah Gum is only good to really get you to the shops or scrappy to get a replacement part.

 

you can buy just that section cut out and replace either weldit on or use clamps
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p4712.m570.l1311&_nkw=flexible+exhaust&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Ron

 

If its the standard mild steel one... Just buy another section.. They ain't big money

 

Sounds good advice. That's what I did.

 

Dont reckon its worth the hassle for you mate trying to repair it.

 

Rapidly coming to that conclusion, so it's very much looking a like for like replacement or something stainless!!

 

The flexi section of my exhaust has broken off at one end.I've looked at the repair parts on ebay and they look OK but how do I disconnect the other end that is still attached?

 

Buy a new one. Game over.

 

Time to get the grinder out : D

 

Buy a new one. Either get an 'el cheapo' from Autobitz.co.uk or for out for a Toyosports one inc. manifold :broon:

 

Thanks for the info gents.I'm going to go for the clamp on flexi.I emailed one ebay supplier for a part number, who can't be bothered to reply.Does anybody have the contact details for a supplier.I've checked autobitz but they only do the full front pipe and delivery to Spain will be expensive,so the flexi only will be a better bet.BTW,The car is an old P reg

 

Still no word from any of the Ebay sellers.Does anyone have a part number for the flexi section only?

 

you will need the outer dia size of the pipe and length you need i have a 4 bolt down pipe off at the moment and will see if i can measure it for you
Ron

 

just about to measure it and noticed its oval not round the manifold end is very close to the 2 pipes into one this maybe an after market one i dont know better have a look at yours and see if you have room to fit one
as you may have the same problem
Ron

 

Yes mine sheared off at one end of the flexi (no sign of any rust) I was just hoping a forum member had already bought one of the ebay flexi replacements and had a part code.The postage to Spain will be quite high I would imagine so I don't want to make a mistake.With the world in recession you'd wonder why sellers ignore info requests from prospective clients

 

on my van one end snapped off i just re-welded it back on
Ron

 

Though of taking it for a weld,but because the flexi takes so much stress I don't know how long it'll last.Again maybe a forum member has been that route.

 

Ive had one welded on my first F. Lasted about 3 months on normal roads.

 

the one i welded is still going strong after 2 years and the van does alot of miles every year
its a pity you dont have a local outlet you can pick up a new down pipe from but it seems out side the uk there are not so many spares around
Ron

 

It's the big downside of owning an F in Spain Ron.Luckily more than balanced by feeling the breeze washing over my shaven skull