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Title: used exhaust
Post by: flyer 0712 on 10 November 2014, 19:33:19

What is the general opinion on used exhaust systems........I have been offered for free an exhaust system for the miggy  that was fitted for only 6 months before scrapping the car,,,,,,my question is even though it has only been used for a very short time if i was to have it and store it ready for when mine needed replacing would it go rusty and the insides rot and fall apart...or will it keep and be ok...ta much. :y

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2014, 19:34:25

If you needed it now, I'd probably say go for it. But to store, and use in a few years...  :-\

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 November 2014, 11:05:35

If it's free and you've somewhere to store it, then you've not much to lose apart from the time and effort of fitting it if it turns out to be scrap.  :y

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 November 2014, 11:49:34

Well, I have done this myself. About the same actually. I shook it out and there was plenty of rust fell out - but then again all that would normally rest at the bottom of an exhaust, they don't tend to get upended, unless you have a very creative driving style.

They rust from the inside and outside, so just be aware of that. But also they're very easy things to fit. I vote go for it. A used but decent exhaust could last longer than a really cheap pattern, don't forget.

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 November 2014, 12:26:28

Kept in a dry garage/behind the sofa it should be fine... In a damp shed or outside then don't bother as it will dissolve away in no time :-\

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: Andy B on 11 November 2014, 12:53:30

Phone and see if the exhaust is still on this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-FRONT-BUMPER-OFF-3-0-V6-BREAKING-FOR-SPARES-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-PARTS-/251600466155?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a948e70eb#ht_2209wt_1075) .... it's stainless  ;)

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 November 2014, 13:13:47

yes, phone.. just don't email/message - he doesnt reply!!

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 November 2014, 22:36:58

Is that the Scrappy that did the TV series?  :-\

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: Broomies Mate on 11 November 2014, 22:44:18

I'd store it.  Leave the sections upright so any moisture will have an easy route out.

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: Andy B on 12 November 2014, 08:33:36

Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 November 2014, 22:36:58

Is that the Scrappy that did the TV series?  :-\

No, that was just up from CaptZok in Bolton ..... 'my' Omega is in Oldham somewhere

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: flyer 0712 on 12 November 2014, 08:45:04

OK thanks..got it and behind the settee or under the bed it is for storage it is then,lol...thanks for all of your input ,very interesting opinions  cheers  :y :y

Title: Re: used exhaust
Post by: zirk on 12 November 2014, 12:59:09

I would only use a near / almost new if I knew its been stored correctly, slightest amount of water build up inside and it will be next to useless. already have that T Shirt.