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Exhaust HELP
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:32 pm
by Harnz
part of my stock gti exhaust system has been damaged so if any of you guys have parts of this system lying around please let me know as i will need to replace the part ASAP. thanks
Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:06 am
by whitegtipolo
just the cat buddy thats in the garage LOL
Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:54 am
by Harnz
lol erm dnt think its that part mate sound like its right next to the engine so until the guy gets it on the ramps we just think its the down pipe
Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:25 pm
by Jeff GTi
i have a standard gti downpipe and cat for sale mate with less than 4000 miles use on it, give me a text on 07980385507 and we can sort out a price
Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:01 pm
by whitegtipolo
check your turbo , mine came loose from the manifold and was blowing ! common problem!
Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:42 pm
by Harnz
thanks to both of you guys the guy is gna hav a look on the ramps with the car on Monday so will let u no wts happening hopefully its just the turbo has come loose so its just a tighten up jobby

Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:09 pm
by Harnz
also did you lose power when ur turbo was loose? how did you find out it was the turbo? where is it located so i can take a look myself to see if there is any movement thanks
Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:35 pm
by KennyPOLO_Gti
When under your car just follow your exhaust up to the engine, you'll see your exhaust connect on to the the manifold which in turn us connect on to the turbo. Cant miss it mate.
Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:55 am
by Harnz
went to the garage 2day guys saying hes gna need 2 strip it down to see exactly whats rong which is gna cost £100 for 2hrs labour

and then once the problem is found it could be (HOPEFULLY NOT) very expensive to repair

Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:29 pm
by whitegtipolo
it will be the turbo bolts they are on the top of the manifold when its cold you can reach round and feel if they are loose! where do you live ??
Re: Exhaust HELP
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:23 am
by Harnz
im in south london matey