exhaust missing in action

dringo · Nov 23, 2009

I had a little hole in my exhaust back in June. So I patched it for the MOT. Got through fine. Then I heard it blowing again - and patched it again. then I heard it blowing for a third time. So (having driven for a few days) after it stopped raining, I looked underneath to patch it again.

This time there was a section missing - about the size of the CAT !! Anyone know where I left it?!!!

Also, if I get 60mm diameter pipe (870mm long) can I fill the gap and in effect Decat the exhaust? Any MOT implications? Where is best to get pipe from? Is it best / easiest to replace with correct section from quickfit etc?

dringo · Nov 23, 2009

been looking on internet - is centre section box the cat? or is it a silencer?

not changed exhaust on a defender before, so not sure about it all yet!

storm99 · Nov 23, 2009

After an exhaustive search..i found it in catford.

dringo · Nov 23, 2009

thanks for finding it!!!!!!!!! I just thought, is my wading depth going to be severely reduced?

and can I just put straight section in?

storm99 · Nov 24, 2009

dringo said:
thanks for finding it!!!!!!!!! I just thought, is my wading depth going to be severely reduced?

and can I just put straight section in?

I cant quote uk mot regs...but here you can make your own exhaust. Just do an emissions test before the mot i'd say..and be aware of noise regs.

dringo · Nov 24, 2009

I was thinking: quick fix now, and I've got 6 months till July to check if ok for MOT. Saves some cash leading up to christmas!!

storm99 · Nov 24, 2009

dringo said:
I was thinking: quick fix now, and I've got 6 months till July to check if ok for MOT. Saves some cash leading up to christmas!!

well do it, as long as it cant be heard from 700 miles away im happy!

dringo · Nov 24, 2009

At least then i won't sound like a tractor when I see family etc at christmas and new year!!

I'll have to get it done asap - maybe wednesday or thursday or saturday or... before I get stopped!

LR90 · Nov 24, 2009

Its the silencer uv lost! you don't need a cat for MOT

It wont be noisy just without the silencer just a nice little hum!

Aslong as it doesn't blow & ur happy use anything (scaffold pole comes to mind LOL)

Save your pennies then go & get some SS drop pipe & middle section ;-)

wiltshire landyman · Nov 24, 2009

my 90 200 tdi has a straight thru exhaust went straight thru mot.no probs and sounds nice aswell

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