Standard Backbox Replacment (with Standard)

inder · Post by **inder** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 2:10 am

Would like to change my standard backbox with a new non-rusted one... now I thought this would be a simple job, but as I understand, the exhaust is in one piece from the factory and you have to cut the pipe to change the backbox??

If so, where - is it marked? What tool would be best to get it with, i'd prefer not to cut it at all, so is there anyway to leave the old pipe in place and just change the backbox itself?????????

JWC · Post by **JWC** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:06 am

No, you have to cut it, but its not that bad, you know the length because its on your new one.

inder · Post by **inder** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:32 am

Ahh sounds reasonable then. What is the best tool the cut it with

Thing is, obviously I do not have access to a ramp, all I have it two 2-tonne trolley jacks (and axle stands), will they go up high enough

JWC · Post by **JWC** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:50 pm

I would definatley recommend you find a place that does exhausts because the will whip it off and put yours on before you can even pour yourself a coffee. Its worth it for a few quid because its very awkward without the full car jack because you have to hang it down to cut it. You could try using a high kerb. When you use a trolley jack I don't recommend you get under the car. My local garage did it in about 4 minutes and it cost me a pint of beer.

inder · Post by **inder** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:25 am

Yeah I think the garage route would be quickest and easiest. Wonder if they will fit a geniune part though, or should I supply, hmm

Thing is while the car is up in the air, I want to replace the lambda sensor, wonder if they will let me heh

JWC · Post by **JWC** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:56 am

Supply them with the VW part otherwise they will put a crappy brazilian one on. Then its just a case of fitting which is easy when you have the right tools, they have a tool that cuts the pipe in about 2 seconds flat.

Also they will dispose of your old pipe, as its a sod to get it in your wheely bin!

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:53 am

yup the cut needs to be made just below the centre box (where the pipe bends across uner the car, but get someone experienced if you dont have the confidence to do it yourself.

-Ben-

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:12 pm

AFAIK they'd probably whip the Oxy-Acetelyne out and cut it?

inder · Post by **inder** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:51 am

Bit of a bump to the topic

Exhaust backbox finally gave up the other day, think I scraped it on the very steep slope I had to drive up and down on to get to a shop, which made the rust around the pipe connecting to the box break away... so no hole in the silencer, instead the connecting pipe gives up lol

Ahh well, at least the new one will replace this section of rusted pipe as well.

Having it replaced tomorrow at great cost

Weedle · Post by **Weedle** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:42 pm

how much and where did u get it done ??

mines almost in the same state as yours !

I got an ats quote of about 83.75 !!

dont think its the right one tho

inder · Post by **inder** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:04 pm

Getting it done at the dealership for a rip-price

Then again, parts do cost Â£100 on their own (I need new back box, connecting clamp and rubber mounts)

so other cost is labour

some places will fit the lot for cheaper if you supply the parts, else you will get some cheap make fitted that probably won't last