Topic: Ponytail or plaids? (Read 2652 times)

Nickbat · « **on:** 07 October 2006, 17:07:22 »

Bit worried - I've got hair growing out of my exhaust!

If I pull it, there seems no end...I just cut off about a foot and a half!

What is it? I would guess that my back box is disintegrating. Can I carry on (just giving it a haircut now and agan

), or will it adversely affect performance? Do I need to rush out and get a new back box?

TheBoy · « **Reply #1 on:** 07 October 2006, 17:14:17 »

Just the baffles coming out.

I believe it will still run OK, may get noisy though...

Tony H · « **Reply #2 on:** 07 October 2006, 17:46:27 »

Have you checked that the woman down the road hasn't lost her wig!

Auto Addict · « **Reply #3 on:** 07 October 2006, 19:09:49 »

Looks pretty though.....

Admin · « **Reply #4 on:** 07 October 2006, 19:24:27 »

Change the backbox asap.

It will cause a restriction in the exhaust gas flow and affect performance.

Oh and a new one will make the car sound so much nicer!

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #5 on:** 07 October 2006, 19:44:30 »

Have you run over Elton John.....looks like soembodys syrup!

Markie · « **Reply #6 on:** 07 October 2006, 19:46:29 »

....so to confirm this is the back box? i was under the impression, as project cdx has two blown cats it may have come from there....

am i wrong...i hope so cos that means i have two decent cats!!!

TheBoy · « **Reply #7 on:** 07 October 2006, 19:48:13 »

yes, backbox baffles...

Matchless · « **Reply #8 on:** 07 October 2006, 20:01:28 »

I would change the back box asap.....if that glass wool filling manages to block the flow then you get excessive backpressure which will upset the secondary air injection non-return valve and cut-off solenoid.

By upset I mean MELT the solenoid

MikeDundee · « **Reply #9 on:** 07 October 2006, 20:34:51 »

THAT LOOKS LIKE THE WIG I LOST LAST WEEK, DON'T THROW IT AWAY WILL YOU, I COULD USE THAT TO MAKE A REPLACEMENT ONE

Nickbat · « **Reply #10 on:** 07 October 2006, 22:28:18 »

OK, new back box it is then. BuyPartsBy are doing a Timax back box for £36.73 + vat, so not too serious an expense. Should be able to fit it myself.

The Barge Captain · « **Reply #11 on:** 08 October 2006, 06:52:43 »

That sounds cheap. Last time i wanted a back box for my 2.0 i was quoted around £90 supplied, £100 fitted.

What is this website (no, not OOF) called?

Admin · « **Reply #12 on:** 08 October 2006, 08:05:22 »

The Timax one is cheap... and for a reason.

Personally I would not put a Timax exhaust on a 15 year old Yugo..... well actually I would!

I certainly would not put it on an Omega. It is a cheap nasty replacement that is far too noisy!

Go get a genuine back box.

TheBoy · « **Reply #13 on:** 08 October 2006, 10:15:17 »

I'm with LB66 one this one (hey, I'm agreeing with you LB66 for once

), if you can afford it, a genuine one is much quieter...

Nickbat · « **Reply #14 on:** 08 October 2006, 11:21:59 »

Laidback and The Boy, I agree with you both that an OEM back box would be best. However, this is a 1995 car and this week I'm forking out £65 for a new A/C valve and pipe and £75 for a new Uniroyal (which has worn down almost to the canvas on the inside - hence my visit to Tony last week to get the geometry done).

I'd love a super back box, one that really brings out the V6 in all its glory. But I can't justify the extra expense on such an aged car, so although it may be cheap and nasty, I think you can understand why I'm probably going for the Timax!!!!

BargeCaptain, the site is http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/

Admin · « **Reply #15 on:** 08 October 2006, 12:07:16 »

I can understand, but I don't think it is the right thing to do.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #16 on:** 08 October 2006, 13:33:34 »

Horses for courses people.....I would always fit genuine but, its better to fit a cheap pattern part than not fit anything....

Nickbat · « **Reply #17 on:** 08 October 2006, 14:25:43 »

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Horses for courses people.....I would always fit genuine but, its better to fit a cheap pattern part than not fit anything....

That's right, Mark. If I were single with no kids and a facelift 3.2 MV6, I wouldn't dream of getting anything else than genuine parts. As it is, I've two kids and a 1995 2.5..... The car's market value is probably no more than £600-£800 and I reckon I've spent that amount this summer just keeping it going! It doesn't mean I don't care about the car, though. I still have a soft spot for it. Going cheap in this case is a bit like treating your other half to fish and chips rather than a la carte at the Ritz.

(Not a good analogy, I know!)

As you say, better to fit cheap pattern part than leave it as it is.

BTW. I've just found a place that does a Timax rear box for just £26.73

http://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/product_details.php?part_id=49601&type=part&table=1

Elite Pete · « **Reply #18 on:** 08 October 2006, 22:44:09 »

Looks like a Brazilian to me

MikeDundee · « **Reply #19 on:** 08 October 2006, 22:54:48 »

Not good to skimp on your omega, however funding permitting of course; been there done that, never again, potentially end up costing you more

Nickbat · « **Reply #20 on:** 08 October 2006, 23:58:40 »

Mick, quite right I shouldn't skimp, but 26 quid for a cheapo box (OK, 40 odd after vat and delivery) is better than leaving it. If she's good to me during the winter, then maybe I'll treat the old girl to a better back box in the spring. ;

The Barge Captain · « **Reply #21 on:** 09 October 2006, 09:17:15 »

Cheers Nickbat

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