MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: usman89 on April 12, 2016, 01:02:32 am

Title: Flexible pipe exhaust blowing
Post by: usman89 on April 12, 2016, 01:02:32 am

Hi

This is my first post as I have recently just purchased my first Mark V Golf Gti. Absolute love the car. However, engine management light came on highlighting two faults and would appreciate any advice.

1) Fuel evaporation system
2) 02 sensor (due to flexi pipe exhaust system blowing aand possibly off setting the sensor due?) - I have found a place in Glasgow called C&C who said they can take off the exhaust, remove the flexi section and weld in a new one, price quoted is £140, seems a bit high to me, does it sound about right or do I have another cheaper option ?

Thanks for your help.

Usman

Title: Re: Flexible pipe exhaust blowing
Post by: r5gtt on April 12, 2016, 04:11:35 pm

Hi Usman,

That's okay for removal supply and fit and I'd get them to gut out the pre cat whilst your there for the extra few quid as it will allow better breather and you will feel how responsive the car is afterwards  :happy2:

Title: Re: Flexible pipe exhaust blowing
Post by: usman89 on April 12, 2016, 04:55:27 pm

Thanks for your reply. I shall try and sneak in this extra job for the same bucks.

Any info regards to the fuel evaporation system ?

Title: Re: Flexible pipe exhaust blowing
Post by: r5gtt on April 12, 2016, 05:53:18 pm

I'm not 100% but the emissions may have something to do with it so get the exhaust sorted out and the evap may clear itself.

Title: Re: Flexible pipe exhaust blowing
Post by: AJP on April 12, 2016, 06:20:56 pm

If the flexi has over-flexed due to engine movement, get a dogbone mount insert in while the car's up (Powerflex etc).