Flexi Section of Exhaust ?

Probably a stupid question - but just wanted to ask before i order something i dont need....

Is the flexi section on my goose system basically the CAT replacement part ?

Just failed MOT as this section must have got damaged on a speed hump or something - major leak of gases apparently !

Just looked on fleebay as i need a replacement by the end of the week....

Is this the same thing but in hard pipe form ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Inch-Stainless-Decat-Cat-Replacement-Exhaust-Pipe-Nissan-Pulsar-GTiR-SR20-DET-/350698659835?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51a744dffb#ht_3225wt_952

As awlays any advice most welcomed

BOB - do you have any of these flexi or hard in stock that i can use to replace the damaged one on my goose ?

AL.

I don't think it is, I was always under the assumption the flexi allowed for movement in the exhaust system, and the part you are looking at won't fit! As that is a cat replacement and not a new flexi which is what you need! I hope this info is correct, just trying to be of some use lol!

You are correct pete the flexi is part of the front section ... the cat or replacement cat is after that .... you can buy the flexi on its own ... if you can weld or know somebody who does if bob doesnt have one ...

cheers for the quick response boys...
ok - so i think i know what im looking for now - ill try and call Bob in a bit if he dont reply on here - is it a direct replacement part ?
I assume your talking about welding to fix the section Leighton - not weld it in place ?
AL.

Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=350873361794
like this mate to give you an idea .dont buy it as its silly money lol ... so you would cut your one off and weld this one in place .... i do beleive you can get ones with tails each side so it can just be cut off and the new one slides over your excisting pipe and clamped on with exhaust clamps ....

now i see what you mean - for some reason i though it was an interchangeable part - i better jack the car up this afternoon and take some measurements....ggrrrr - could do without this - speaking with the garage tomorrow as their man who does this kinda stuff was out today - hopefully i can source the right part and have him fit it with not to much labour costs.
Cheers for the info & help mate - much appreciated.

I bought one for about 30 quid around 6 yrs ago from a pace that made stainless exhausts think it was 2 and a half inch. You cant get away from the fact you need to unbolt the front section of exhaust. 3 bolts at turbo end and 2 were it meets the cat and one small bolt on a bracket under the engine. Mark a line through the centre of the flexi and exhaust so when you cut the old flexi out you can put the 3 parts back in exact line or could be a night mare. Also measure the flexi length so you cut out exact same length. If you can do this yourself then just get someone to weld it , it will only cost about £30. When you refit exhaust just use clear silicone as thats all our local stainless exhaust place use and it has never failed saves you sourcing gaskets. This is what i used and been fine ever since

thanks for the advice mate - really helpful - unlikely ill attack this myself - but great to have this info to discuss with the place that did my MOT - hoping if i source the flexi they can fix it for me and then re-test for the pass.

Bones high temp ? must be proper exhaust silicone surly ?

Mate you can have my one off my car if you want to come collect it as I have a new one to go on and will be stripping it off this weekend ready to have my turbo rebuilt. Not sure on condition but it's not blowing

Mines a mongoose

buckym120 wrote:Mate you can have my one off my car if you want to come collect it as I have a new one to go on and will be stripping it off this weekend ready to have my turbo rebuilt.  Not sure on condition but it's not blowing

Mate - really appreciate the offer and would normally be all over that - but not sure i can get to you this weekend......   

Can you PM me your number and ill call you if i can borrow a car ?


Are all goose systems for the GTIR the same bore ?
I always assumed mine was 3" but looking on-line some are 2.5" ?

I've found a place that sell the flexi sections for a resonable price but i dont know what my system bore is - so guess im gonna have to get back under and measure that now !

Ive always just used ordinary clear silicone if you read the info on it it has a stupidly high temperature range.

Yes mate all goose systems are the same ....

don't suppose you know ? 2.5" or 3" ?

scrap that - just called Mongoose direct (why i didnt think of that first - more coffee needed) - they are 2.5" - thanks guys !   

Its 63.5 mm wich is 2.5 inch ..... how much you seen the flexi's for ?

brilliant - thanks Leighton
so i have sourced one for £26.99
63.5mm bore - flexi length 200mm with 50mm flange either side to be clamped on

think im going to just order this and have it sent directly to the place re-testing my MOT - they can put it on !   

Buckym120 - really appreaciated your offer - top man - i probably would have struggled to get over to you this w/end as im boring cars here and there at the mo.

got a link to them al as I need a few myself, thanks

here you go Bob:
http://www.exhaustpartsuk.com/ i did everything over the phone 01902500256
the guy i spoke to was Sam - really nice bloke - i chewed his ear a few times - and he was super helpful - builds systems from scratch - knew his stuff !

cheers al
the weld on ones are only 12.99 each so il get some of those I think

good site that if you need exhaust parts seems they do everything   

Added to useful links section   

Welling_AL wrote:
Buckym120 - really appreaciated your offer - top man - i probably would have struggled to get over to you this w/end as im boring cars here and there at the mo.

No worries mate, just drop me a pm if you do need it, I'm over the dirty side of the bridge on the evening so could have sorted something

Bones wrote:Ive always just used ordinary clear silicone if you read the info on it it has a stupidly high temperature range.

Never seen or heard of it true what they say you learn something new everyday

thanks for all the advice with this lads !   
got the part i needed and the garage that did my MOT fitted it for me !
(although annoyingly they recommended i get the bolt on flexi - they welded it on anyway - so i could have payed less and got the weld on version   )

turns out the 2cool2fast manifold i had on there had a nice crack down the center section where all the pipes meet - so i had the original put back on for the short term & to get it through the MOT.

whilst they had all that off i got them to fit my new 'Bogdan Elbow' (seemed silly not to while it was all off) so will be interesting to see if i notice the difference.

Long story short - ticket now sorted and legal for RR Day !

Great mate look forward to seeing you there