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[omega2018]

are these all the same for 2.5, 2.6, 3.0 and 3.2?  estate and saloon?

[TheBoy]

Saloon and estate are different

PFL and FL genuine ones are different in that FL are longer due to bigger bumper (most patterns are same length at PFL)

Other than that, difference between 2.5/2.6 and 3.0/3.2 is just asthetics

[TheBoy]

Saloon and estate are different

PFL and FL genuine ones are different in that FL are longer due to bigger bumper (most patterns are same length at PFL)

Other than that, difference between 2.5/2.6 and 3.0/3.2 is just asthetics

Should add, that does not stop you fitting PFL exhaust to FL or vice versa, if that makes sense?

So in terms of pure compatibility, its only saloon v estate that's incompatible.

[omega2018]

thanks I will order an etl one seems good value at £32.66 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150480036588 versus £32 for a second hand one complete with rattle (why would anyone buy that)

mid section looks OK but no doubt i will find when i fit the rear box i should have ordered the cat back system .

[Doctor Gollum]

Waste of time and money NOT replacing it at the same time.

Removing is then a simple case of four nuts/bolts, pop the rubbers off and remove. New exhaust would be fitted inside an hour... vs a potential hour to remove the back box and another to fit the new one.

Labour saving alone pays for the complete thing, especially when you can get it for £90

[Nick W]

Waste of time and money NOT replacing it at the same time.

Removing is then a simple case of four nuts/bolts, pop the rubbers off and remove. New exhaust would be fitted inside an hour... vs a potential hour to remove the back box and another to fit the new one.

Labour saving alone pays for the complete thing, especially when you can get it for £90

This. Simply not worth doing anything else. And a visual inspection of an exhaust isn't much use, as they rot from the inside out.

[TheBoy]

I would strongly recommend all 3 pieces as well, if possible.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Waste of time and money NOT replacing it at the same time.

Removing is then a simple case of four nuts/bolts, pop the rubbers off and remove. New exhaust would be fitted inside an hour... vs a potential hour to remove the back box and another to fit the new one.

Labour saving alone pays for the complete thing, especially when you can get it for £90

A simple case... haha! If its been done properly before then yes... I dropped the whole thing down, cut through will my new big grinder, then used BFH and suitable drift to knock the old bolts out.

If its original studs, may need drilling 

[Nick W]

Waste of time and money NOT replacing it at the same time.

Removing is then a simple case of four nuts/bolts, pop the rubbers off and remove. New exhaust would be fitted inside an hour... vs a potential hour to remove the back box and another to fit the new one.

Labour saving alone pays for the complete thing, especially when you can get it for £90

A simple case... haha! If its been done properly before then yes... I dropped the whole thing down, cut through will my new big grinder, then used BFH and suitable drift to knock the old bolts out.

If its original studs, may need drilling 

That's still easier than trying to remove the backbox whilst leaving the rest of the system in a usable state.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Oh without a doubt! Its one job where I really crave a four post lift though

[Webby the Bear]

Waste of time and money NOT replacing it at the same time.

Removing is then a simple case of four nuts/bolts, pop the rubbers off and remove. New exhaust would be fitted inside an hour... vs a potential hour to remove the back box and another to fit the new one.

Labour saving alone pays for the complete thing, especially when you can get it for £90

A simple case... haha! If its been done properly before then yes... I dropped the whole thing down, cut through will my new big grinder, then used BFH and suitable drift to knock the old bolts out.

If its original studs, may need drilling 

That's still easier than trying to remove the backbox whilst leaving the rest of the system in a usable state.

It's easy to do if needed. Clamp off. Two CAREFUL slits with cutting disc (making sure u don't butcher the centre join pipe) Peel back the bit u hav just created with the two CAREFUL cuts. Tensions gone. Use hangers to hold on to while you twist it off 👍

But yeah as said I'd replace the lot as well 👍