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Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
I know this isn't really a car newsgroup, but was hoping someone here might
be able to help. Got an older Ford Focus (2000 model or thereabouts) Whilst underneath the car today, I found that there's a bar, support bracket (call it what you will) welded onto the central section of the exhaust (think its the catalytic converter) which helps support the exhaust system. Trouble is, one side of the bar has rusted off and is hanging loose. The other side is hanging on by a very rusty thread (Ive uploaded a pic to some webspace, see link below...) http://tinyurl.com/gr2qzpp I don't suppose there's a repair clamp available that could replace this, or is it a case of paying the local garage to knock something up and weld it on? Having done a cursory google search, I've failed to turn up anything particularly helpful on how to repair this. Thanks in advance -- Best Wishes Simon Taylor |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
On 8/31/2016 9:51 PM, Simon T wrote:
I know this isn't really a car newsgroup, but was hoping someone here might be able to help. Got an older Ford Focus (2000 model or thereabouts) Whilst underneath the car today, I found that there's a bar, support bracket (call it what you will) welded onto the central section of the exhaust (think its the catalytic converter) which helps support the exhaust system. Trouble is, one side of the bar has rusted off and is hanging loose. The other side is hanging on by a very rusty thread (Ive uploaded a pic to some webspace, see link below...) http://tinyurl.com/gr2qzpp I don't suppose there's a repair clamp available that could replace this, or is it a case of paying the local garage to knock something up and weld it on? Having done a cursory google search, I've failed to turn up anything particularly helpful on how to repair this. Thanks in advance It's a failed weld, the hanger bar is still there. I'd have thought that a *good* garage or exhaust centre would be able to weld it back satisfactorily. They might actually replace the two sides with a single piece of bar. It's not a simple one to fudge yourself, but if you can bend some steel strip you could put a standard U-bolt type exhaust clamp around the pipe, attach the bent strip to the clamp, and poke the end back into the rubber hanger. But you need to bend and twist the strip to the right shape, ideally using standard blacksmith techniques. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/U-BOLT-HEA... SQS-EJ4noi7qg |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
On 31/08/2016 21:51, Simon T wrote:
I know this isn't really a car newsgroup, but was hoping someone here might be able to help. Got an older Ford Focus (2000 model or thereabouts) Whilst underneath the car today, I found that there's a bar, support bracket (call it what you will) welded onto the central section of the exhaust (think its the catalytic converter) which helps support the exhaust system. Trouble is, one side of the bar has rusted off and is hanging loose. The other side is hanging on by a very rusty thread (Ive uploaded a pic to some webspace, see link below...) http://tinyurl.com/gr2qzpp I don't suppose there's a repair clamp available that could replace this, or is it a case of paying the local garage to knock something up and weld it on? Having done a cursory google search, I've failed to turn up anything particularly helpful on how to repair this. Thanks in advance Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. One of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Exhaust-clamps-Auto-U-Bolt-aerial-clamps-BZP-hose-clamps-29-102mm-/200968893242?var=&hash=item2ecaadf33a:m:m-ac6GcCSy5qKbktd06o3Pg around the pipe and bolted to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METAL-EXHAUST-HANGER-STRAP-24-600MM-LONG-HEAVY-DUTY-PERFORATED-METAL-STRIP-/152049512305?hash=item2366db6f71:g:jOEAAOSwIwhWS00 V which was bent at both ends so that the holes lined up with the holes in the rubber mounts. Any excess length cut off. Metal bent by placing the bar in a vice at the bend line and hitting it with a hammer. Make a cardboard template to get required size and angles. On each side a coach bolt through the rubber mount and through a hole in the bar and held at the bar end with a nylon insert nut (locking nuts). An half inch or so of the coach bolts are free to move in the rubber mounts - in much the same way as the original metal studs. Luckily my local independent family run hardware store had the majority of the items - in a shop where you wander around and pick the items out of the bins - and where you can buy one offs and nails etc. by weight. Complete PITA and you need the car on ramps or similar to gain enough access. -- mailto: news {at} admac {dot] myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
On 8/31/2016 11:02 PM, alan_m wrote:
On 31/08/2016 21:51, Simon T wrote: I know this isn't really a car newsgroup, but was hoping someone here might be able to help. Got an older Ford Focus (2000 model or thereabouts) Whilst underneath the car today, I found that there's a bar, support bracket (call it what you will) welded onto the central section of the exhaust (think its the catalytic converter) which helps support the exhaust system. Trouble is, one side of the bar has rusted off and is hanging loose. The other side is hanging on by a very rusty thread (Ive uploaded a pic to some webspace, see link below...) http://tinyurl.com/gr2qzpp I don't suppose there's a repair clamp available that could replace this, or is it a case of paying the local garage to knock something up and weld it on? Having done a cursory google search, I've failed to turn up anything particularly helpful on how to repair this. Thanks in advance Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. One of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Exhaust-clamps-Auto-U-Bolt-aerial-clamps-BZP-hose-clamps-29-102mm-/200968893242?var=&hash=item2ecaadf33a:m:m-ac6GcCSy5qKbktd06o3Pg around the pipe and bolted to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METAL-EXHAUST-HANGER-STRAP-24-600MM-LONG-HEAVY-DUTY-PERFORATED-METAL-STRIP-/152049512305?hash=item2366db6f71:g:jOEAAOSwIwhWS00 V which was bent at both ends so that the holes lined up with the holes in the rubber mounts. Any excess length cut off. Metal bent by placing the bar in a vice at the bend line and hitting it with a hammer. Make a cardboard template to get required size and angles. On each side a coach bolt through the rubber mount and through a hole in the bar and held at the bar end with a nylon insert nut (locking nuts). An half inch or so of the coach bolts are free to move in the rubber mounts - in much the same way as the original metal studs. Luckily my local independent family run hardware store had the majority of the items - in a shop where you wander around and pick the items out of the bins - and where you can buy one offs and nails etc. by weight. Complete PITA and you need the car on ramps or similar to gain enough access. Great minds think alike! |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
alan_m wrote:
Complete PITA and you need the car on ramps or similar to gain enough access. Unless you're doing this yourself from bits you already have, I suspect just putting in a new cat is going to be easier and cheaper: Randomly selected example: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FOCUS...-/141604470993 Theo |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
On 9/1/2016 1:09 PM, Theo wrote:
alan_m wrote: Complete PITA and you need the car on ramps or similar to gain enough access. Unless you're doing this yourself from bits you already have, I suspect just putting in a new cat is going to be easier and cheaper: Randomly selected example: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FOCUS...-/141604470993 Theo I was surprised how reasonable that price is. Don't think I have replaced a Cat yet. |
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Simon T wrote: Got an older Ford Focus (2000 model or thereabouts) Whilst underneath the car today, I found that there's a bar, support bracket (call it what you will) welded onto the central section of the exhaust (think its the catalytic converter) which helps support the exhaust system. Cats. are normally close to the engine as they need to heat up quickly. Sure it's not just a silencer? -- *Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
"alan_m" wrote in message ...
Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. Thanks for that, I'll do a temporary bodge with some coat hanger wire or something to get me by, whilst I see about procuring the parts you suggested. :-) -- Best Wishes Simon Taylor |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
On Thursday, 1 September 2016 20:16:32 UTC+1, Simon T wrote:
"alan_m" wrote in message ... Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. Thanks for that, I'll do a temporary bodge with some coat hanger wire or something to get me by, whilst I see about procuring the parts you suggested. :-) Coathanger exhaust fixes tend to be permanent in my world. Rubber loops might reduce noise some but they're hopeless reliability wise. Bull over substance as always. NT |
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Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
On Friday, 2 September 2016 18:14:00 UTC+1, newshound wrote:
On 9/1/2016 11:29 PM, tabbypurr wrote: On Thursday, 1 September 2016 20:16:32 UTC+1, Simon T wrote: "alan_m" wrote in message ... Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. Thanks for that, I'll do a temporary bodge with some coat hanger wire or something to get me by, whilst I see about procuring the parts you suggested. :-) Coathanger exhaust fixes tend to be permanent in my world. Rubber loops might reduce noise some but they're hopeless reliability wise. Bull over substance as always. The rubber loop is there to prevent *fatigue* of the steel hangers. If it causes more failures than it prevents it's counterproductive. The last car had them, and once I replaced the rubber bands with wire there were no more problems. NT |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
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wrote: On Friday, 2 September 2016 18:14:00 UTC+1, newshound wrote: On 9/1/2016 11:29 PM, tabbypurr wrote: On Thursday, 1 September 2016 20:16:32 UTC+1, Simon T wrote: "alan_m" wrote in message ... Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. Thanks for that, I'll do a temporary bodge with some coat hanger wire or something to get me by, whilst I see about procuring the parts you suggested. :-) Coathanger exhaust fixes tend to be permanent in my world. Rubber loops might reduce noise some but they're hopeless reliability wise. Bull over substance as always. The rubber loop is there to prevent *fatigue* of the steel hangers. If it causes more failures than it prevents it's counterproductive. The last car had them, and once I replaced the rubber bands with wire there were no more problems. Rubber hangers are there to help prevent noise and vibration being transferred from the exhaust to car body. Wire ain't going to do that. And will actually create noise as the exhaust moves around. You can buy assorted sized rubber hangers in Halfords for about a quid each. They'll last several years. Why on earth use anything worse? -- *I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can't put it down.* Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Saturday, 3 September 2016 12:29:42 UTC+1, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , tabbypurr wrote: On Friday, 2 September 2016 18:14:00 UTC+1, newshound wrote: On 9/1/2016 11:29 PM, tabbypurr wrote: On Thursday, 1 September 2016 20:16:32 UTC+1, Simon T wrote: "alan_m" wrote in message ... Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. Thanks for that, I'll do a temporary bodge with some coat hanger wire or something to get me by, whilst I see about procuring the parts you suggested. :-) Coathanger exhaust fixes tend to be permanent in my world. Rubber loops might reduce noise some but they're hopeless reliability wise. Bull over substance as always. The rubber loop is there to prevent *fatigue* of the steel hangers. If it causes more failures than it prevents it's counterproductive. The last car had them, and once I replaced the rubber bands with wire there were no more problems. Rubber hangers are there to help prevent noise and vibration being transferred from the exhaust to car body. Wire ain't going to do that. Indeed. The difference however is entirely trivial. And will actually create noise as the exhaust moves around. Not often, and to a trivial degree. You can buy assorted sized rubber hangers in Halfords for about a quid each. They'll last several years. We lost a few per year, resulting in exhaust hanging down at risk of breaking. Why on earth use anything worse? Quite, hence I use wire. It's trouble free & doesn't kill exhausts. Perhaps this is another newsgroup triviality that will develop into a huge long discussion with people vehement about both options, and Mr Speed writing long repetitive replies that only one person ever reads. NT |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
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wrote: You can buy assorted sized rubber hangers in Halfords for about a quid each. They'll last several years. We lost a few per year, resulting in exhaust hanging down at risk of breaking. Are you certain you were using the correct ones? If simply hangers, I've found they last many years. On the aftermarket exhaust on my old Rover, they are horizontal at the tail pipe, so under much more tension (and a bugger to fit). But still have a decent life. The ones I'm talking about are a good 1/2" in diameter rubber. The same ones used as hangers in the middle of the exhaust have lasted many many years. I'd not be surprised if an exhaust place fitted lighter gauge ones - easier to stretch - but obviously shorter life too. -- *Plagiarism saves time * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
On Saturday, 3 September 2016 15:20:22 UTC+1, alan_m wrote:
On 03/09/2016 11:30, tabbypurr wrote: On Friday, 2 September 2016 18:14:00 UTC+1, newshound wrote: The rubber loop is there to prevent *fatigue* of the steel hangers. If it causes more failures than it prevents it's counterproductive. The last car had them, and once I replaced the rubber bands with wire there were no more problems. There must be a good reason why millions of cars on the road have rubber mounted exhausts rather than wire mounted exhausts. Lots of cash is spent on pointless junk on cars. Modern cars are all about a certain image of impression that to me means absolutely nothing. A sense of disconnection with the road, naff pretentions of style etc etc. Anyway, a rubber band is cheaper than a steel fixing plus slower assembly. There's also always engineering pushing it a little too far to try to make progress. And it isn't the manufacturer's problem if the car has more issues later - indeed it tends to profit them. FWIW I wish we could have the best of both worlds, the safety, economy and roadholding of today's cars without all the rubbish they fit like electric windows, remote control interior lights, bad attempts at styling and so on. NT |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
wrote in message ... On Saturday, 3 September 2016 15:20:22 UTC+1, alan_m wrote: On 03/09/2016 11:30, tabbypurr wrote: On Friday, 2 September 2016 18:14:00 UTC+1, newshound wrote: The rubber loop is there to prevent *fatigue* of the steel hangers. If it causes more failures than it prevents it's counterproductive. The last car had them, and once I replaced the rubber bands with wire there were no more problems. There must be a good reason why millions of cars on the road have rubber mounted exhausts rather than wire mounted exhausts. Lots of cash is spent on pointless junk on cars. Modern cars are all about a certain image of impression that to me means absolutely nothing. A sense of disconnection with the road, naff pretentions of style etc etc. Anyway, a rubber band is cheaper than a steel fixing plus slower assembly. There's also always engineering pushing it a little too far to try to make progress. And it isn't the manufacturer's problem if the car has more issues later - indeed it tends to profit them. FWIW I wish we could have the best of both worlds, the safety, economy and roadholding of today's cars without all the rubbish they fit like electric windows, I much prefer those, because I can do what I like with them when driving along to get the result I want anytime. remote control interior lights, Also handy to have the interior light come on auto when you walk up and unlock the car at night in an unlit area. |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
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wrote: Lots of cash is spent on pointless junk on cars. Modern cars are all about a certain image of impression that to me means absolutely nothing. A sense of disconnection with the road, naff pretentions of style etc etc. Anyway, a rubber band is cheaper than a steel fixing plus slower assembly. Don't be silly. Even the very most expensive cars use insulating suspension for the exhaust system. You may not have noticed, but engines ain't bolted down either. The exhaust is rigidly connected to the engine. If you bolt one down without the other something would have to give... -- *I don't suffer from insanity -- I'm a carrier Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Semi OT : Exhaust bracket/hanger replacement
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wrote: FWIW I wish we could have the best of both worlds, the safety, economy and roadholding of today's cars without all the rubbish they fit like electric windows, remote control interior lights, bad attempts at styling and so on. I'd not like to go back to a car with manual windows. Which make it difficult for the driver to open other than his own. Remote control of interior lights? You mean remote unlocking, which switches on the lights? It's the improvement in vehicle electronics that not only improves the engine efficiency, but makes such toys affordable. And if they are well designed have a decent life too. I bought one car used which would be described as fully loaded. The only toy I found rather pointless was the memory electric seats and steering column. Mainly because I was the only driver - it might well have been handy on a car with more than one. Pretty well all the others proved useful - even although I may not have seen the point in them at first. -- *Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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In article ,
Dave Plowman (News) wrote: In article , wrote: FWIW I wish we could have the best of both worlds, the safety, economy and roadholding of today's cars without all the rubbish they fit like electric windows, remote control interior lights, bad attempts at styling and so on. I'd not like to go back to a car with manual windows. Which make it difficult for the driver to open other than his own. Remote control of interior lights? You mean remote unlocking, which switches on the lights? It's the improvement in vehicle electronics that not only improves the engine efficiency, but makes such toys affordable. And if they are well designed have a decent life too. I bought one car used which would be described as fully loaded. The only toy I found rather pointless was the memory electric seats and steering column. Mainly because I was the only driver - it might well have been handy on a car with more than one. Pretty well all the others proved useful - even although I may not have seen the point in them at first. The first car I drove on a regular basis had a windscreen wiper in front of the passenger as an optional extra. -- from KT24 in Surrey, England |
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On Sun, 04 Sep 2016 10:44:19 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: I bought one car used which would be described as fully loaded. The only toy I found rather pointless was the memory electric seats and steering column. Mainly because I was the only driver - it might well have been handy on a car with more than one. Its one of the things I wish we had and will be on the list for the next one, I often forget to check after the missus has been driving and she has left the seat a long way forward, Unfortunately I can longer fit in the same small gap she can. Pretty well all the others proved useful - even although I may not have seen the point in them at first. Heated seats I left off the tick box when we specced the present car as I had always thought them a bit superfluous in our climate,then one morning got up with a back pain . A mate was taking us to the NEC for the day and seeing the problem put the heat on, it felt great, I was on the phone to our dealer and got the option added just before the factory commenced assembly . The missus who sometimes has to start work at 5 am thinks it one of the best things she has ever had in a car as they are warm a good time before the heater. G.Harman |
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On Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:00:22 +0100, damduck-egg wrote:
Heated seats I left off the tick box when we specced the present car as I had always thought them a bit superfluous in our climate,then one morning got up with a back pain . A mate was taking us to the NEC for the day and seeing the problem put the heat on, it felt great, I was on the phone to our dealer and got the option added just before the factory commenced assembly . The missus who sometimes has to start work at 5 am thinks it one of the best things she has ever had in a car as they are warm a good time before the heater. I specced my car and had to wait a long time (4 months) as it was only just starting production. It did mean I got a very good deal. Along the way, they changed the base spec and added heated seats. I too have back problems, and it is absolute bliss some mornings to be able to have that heat. I also ended up with other extras that were bundled with ones I definitely wanted. I needed a rear camera because I have a neck problem and no left eye; it came with a front camera too, with lane departure warning and automatic speed limiting on recognising speed limit signs. I also requested some other 'extra' and ended up with the semi automatic 'self parking'. And although I didn't specifically want them, they are good to have. -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £1 a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
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On Sunday, 4 September 2016 00:24:48 UTC+1, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , tabbypurr wrote: Lots of cash is spent on pointless junk on cars. Modern cars are all about a certain image of impression that to me means absolutely nothing. A sense of disconnection with the road, naff pretentions of style etc etc. Anyway, a rubber band is cheaper than a steel fixing plus slower assembly. Don't be silly. I see Even the very most expensive cars use insulating suspension for the exhaust system. and? You may not have noticed, but engines ain't bolted down either. They're mounted on rubber mouldings a bit like doughnuts. Prewar vehicles that have engines bolted to the chassis are much noisier as a result, the car body acts as a sounding board. The exhaust is rigidly connected to the engine. Usually yes. I had one that had a ball joint in the exhaust near the engine. If you bolt one down without the other something would have to give... I think you'll find we had rigidly mounted exhausts and rubbber mounted engines for decades. The exhaust system flexes. Modern rubber hung exhausts also flex, they don't follow every movement of the engine rigidly. NT |
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On Sunday, 4 September 2016 10:45:19 UTC+1, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , tabbypurr wrote: FWIW I wish we could have the best of both worlds, the safety, economy and roadholding of today's cars without all the rubbish they fit like electric windows, remote control interior lights, bad attempts at styling and so on. I'd not like to go back to a car with manual windows. Which make it difficult for the driver to open other than his own. Remote control of interior lights? You mean remote unlocking, which switches on the lights? It's the improvement in vehicle electronics that not only improves the engine efficiency, but makes such toys affordable. And if they are well designed have a decent life too. I bought one car used which would be described as fully loaded. The only toy I found rather pointless was the memory electric seats and steering column. Mainly because I was the only driver - it might well have been handy on a car with more than one. Pretty well all the others proved useful - even although I may not have seen the point in them at first. I've driven luxury cars heavily loaded and historic things without even a window winder handle. I'm perfectly happy with the latter, happier in fact. There's so much guff stuffed into modern cars that really achieves nothing that I can see but to pointlessly prise more money out of some. It doesn't interest me in the slightest. One optional extra I would like is a floor. Having observed from a safe distance cars without, I'd like one. NT |
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On 03/09/2016 23:10, wrote:
FWIW I wish we could have the best of both worlds, the safety, economy and roadholding of today's cars without all the rubbish they fit like electric windows, remote control interior lights, bad attempts at styling and so on. http://uk.caterhamcars.com/ (Someone at work has one. Security device is to bring the steering wheel in to the office...) Andy |
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Vir Campestris wrote
wrote FWIW I wish we could have the best of both worlds, the safety, economy and roadholding of today's cars without all the rubbish they fit like electric windows, remote control interior lights, bad attempts at styling and so on. http://uk.caterhamcars.com/ (Someone at work has one. Security device is to bring the steering wheel in to the office...) Wouldnt stop this fella http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-0...-wheel/7812734 And that's where most of the immigrant poms ended up. |
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On Sunday, 4 September 2016 21:21:30 UTC+1, Rod Speed wrote:
Vir Campestris wrote tabbypurr wrote FWIW I wish we could have the best of both worlds, the safety, economy and roadholding of today's cars without all the rubbish they fit like electric windows, remote control interior lights, bad attempts at styling and so on. http://uk.caterhamcars.com/ (Someone at work has one. Security device is to bring the steering wheel in to the office...) Wouldnt stop this fella http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-0...-wheel/7812734 And that's where most of the immigrant poms ended up. Sorry to hear you got arrested. NT |
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"alan_m" wrote in message ...
Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. Quick update. THANKYOU for the advice, exhaust is now fixed http://tinyurl.com/zo6vwsx Had to grind off the remnants of the existing bracket first mind, but it's done now and no more annoying rattles at start up! Thanks again! :-) -- Best Wishes Simon Taylor |
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On 07/09/16 17:37, Simon T wrote:
"alan_m" wrote in message ... Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. Quick update. THANKYOU for the advice, exhaust is now fixed http://tinyurl.com/zo6vwsx Had to grind off the remnants of the existing bracket first mind, but it's done now and no more annoying rattles at start up! Thanks again! :-) Neat enough job really. -- "I am inclined to tell the truth and dislike people who lie consistently. This makes me unfit for the company of people of a Left persuasion, and all women" |
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On 9/7/2016 5:37 PM, Simon T wrote:
"alan_m" wrote in message ... Snap - 2001 ford focus. I couldn't find and suitable bracket and 2 off garages didn't want to weld to the back of the cat, or didn't want the job. I bodged up a DIY bracket. Quick update. THANKYOU for the advice, exhaust is now fixed http://tinyurl.com/zo6vwsx Had to grind off the remnants of the existing bracket first mind, but it's done now and no more annoying rattles at start up! Thanks again! :-) Very neat! |
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