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Title: Exhaust Question - how many pieces?
Post by: Scotsman on August 10, 2010, 10:50:07 am
How many sections does the Mk5 exhaust come in?

Looking underneath mine it seems to be a one piece affair that combines the backbox and centre section - as below.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fbb84%2FRichardBeattie%2FCapture.jpg&hash=12c3dad492baefa6214d05f4b8af2350a4b840de)

Or am I being stupid?   :stupid:

I think the baffles in the backbox are a bit knackered - so keen to replace if I can source a cheap backbox.

Cheers
Richard.
Title: Re: Exhaust Question - how many pieces?
Post by: S2 Ant on August 10, 2010, 10:56:37 pm
someone has just put up a used one for sale in the for sale section on here... go take a look
Title: Re: Exhaust Question - how many pieces?
Post by: Scotsman on August 11, 2010, 07:01:52 am
Ta :)
Title: Re: Exhaust Question - how many pieces?
Post by: Gene Hunt on August 11, 2010, 09:02:32 am
Quote from: Scotsman on August 10, 2010, 10:50:07 am
How many sections does the Mk5 exhaust come in?

Looking underneath mine it seems to be a one piece affair that combines the backbox and centre section - as below.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fbb84%2FRichardBeattie%2FCapture.jpg&hash=12c3dad492baefa6214d05f4b8af2350a4b840de)

Or am I being stupid?   :stupid:

I think the baffles in the backbox are a bit knackered - so keen to replace if I can source a cheap backbox.

Cheers
Richard.
........new from the factory it is one piece.
Title: Re: Exhaust Question - how many pieces?
Post by: Scotsman on August 11, 2010, 09:11:37 am
Ah - so if I wanted the backbox replaced with an aftermarket one then I'd need to buy a centre section too.
Title: Re: Exhaust Question - how many pieces?
Post by: OEM+ DUB on August 11, 2010, 09:54:36 am
Not necessarily...

When most VAG vehicles leave the factory they have a one piece exhaust as it's easier to fit when the car is being assembled and more 'gas-tight'.  As and when sections eventually require replacing, the dealer or independent fitter then cuts the existing one peice system to suit the new section which is oversized at the joint to enable fitment with a clamp and paste.  Therefore as long as an aftermarket back box is designed to match the diameter of the factory system it will fit.

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Exhaust Question - how many pieces?
Post by: Scotsman on August 11, 2010, 09:59:49 am
Quote from: OEM+ DUB on August 11, 2010, 09:54:36 am
Not necessarily...

When most VAG vehicles leave the factory they have a one piece exhaust as it's easier to fit when the car is being assembled and more 'gas-tight'.  As and when sections eventually require replacing, the dealer or independent fitter then cuts the existing one peice system to suit the new section which is oversized at the joint to enable fitment with a clamp and paste.  Therefore as long as an aftermarket back box is designed to match the diameter of the factory system it will fit.

Hope this helps.

Ah - makes sense :)  Thanks!