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Offline Craigh1983

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Where to buy an exhaust back box for my GTI?
« on: August 20, 2012, 05:56:55 pm »
Hi,

Took my car into the garage today to have the brakes sorted out and he pointed out a big hairline crack down the pipe of my exhaust back box. He told me for the whole thing it would cost £359 for a new one. Apparently they don't do aftermarket ones.

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a back box that's a lot cheaper? It's just a standard one I need like the one that comes as standard on these cars.

My car is a golf gti mk5 2.0 FSI 2005 no modifications

Thanks
« Last Edit: August 20, 2012, 06:01:54 pm by Craigh1983 »
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Re: Where to buy an exhaust back box for my GTI?
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2012, 06:04:03 pm »
you can usually pick up 2nd hand ones for peanuts. just keep a lookout for one  :happy2:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A3-VW-GOLF-MK5-FULL-EXHAUST-1K0253611M-/200808272530?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ec11b1292

^^^ weigh the cat in and you're golden :smiley:
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Re: Where to buy an exhaust back box for my GTI?
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2012, 06:28:31 pm »
I haven't bought one for my mk5, but I bought a Powerflow stainless box for my mk3.  It was less than double the price of a standard one, but came with a lifetime guarantee.  The plan was to buy each section in stainless when it needed replacement until I had a full system, but then I changed cars. 

If (like me) you don't want to attract attention, then ask for it to be standard specification.  You can't tell the difference.

I'll definitely do it again when the time comes on the mk5.

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Re: Where to buy an exhaust back box for my GTI?
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2012, 06:29:39 pm »
ive got the rear half of the standard system for sale if you want it? would have to be pick up due to the size though unless you can find and arrange a courier for it
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Re: Where to buy an exhaust back box for my GTI?
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2012, 06:58:02 pm »
Yeah ebay's your best bet,seen plenty on there go for next to nothing! :smiley:
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Re: Where to buy an exhaust back box for my GTI?
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2012, 07:23:28 pm »
Thanks guys.

Could a crack in the back box pipe make the engine light come on?

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Re: Where to buy an exhaust back box for my GTI?
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2012, 07:33:05 pm »
Quote from: Craigh1983 on August 20, 2012, 07:23:28 pm
Thanks guys.

Could a crack in the back box pipe make the engine light come on?

IMO very unlikely.
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Re: Where to buy an exhaust back box for my GTI?
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2012, 10:27:29 am »
Well had the exhaust changed. Went for the stainless steel ones. Also found out that the middle section of the exhaust had an even bigger crack. Cost me a bomb!...

...now it's fixed though I am surprised at how much difference it's made to the drive. The car seems to have so much more pull in it!! And I can't be sure yet but I think my mis fire has dissapeared!!! Surely a crack in the exhaust couldn't cure a mis fire?

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Re: Where to buy an exhaust back box for my GTI?
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2012, 10:22:27 pm »

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