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[joshwyatt]

Hello All,
Just had my MOT and service today and thankfully it passed.
Although my mechanic who I do trust and know is genuine said that I need to get a full exhaust from the engine manifold back inc catalytic converter. He put it up on the ramp and did show me, it's awfully rusty and bolts have rusted together and bits just fall off when you touch it.
I'm looking for a full exhaust from manifold back then, anyone know prices of gen vauxhall parts? And the tc price? I don't have a tc card but maybe someone could help me out? I'd happily reimburse them for their time. He said genuine parts are the best and I tend to agree. Also, the tailpipe is a single one as it's a 2.2. Could I put a twin tailpipe on like the 3.2's have? For reference, it's a 2002 Omega 2.2 CDX saloon manual.

[joshwyatt]

Oh and also, on the 12th I'll be driving 260 miles down to cornwall, my mechanic said that there is a possibility the exhaust could split and come away from the car. Would you advise against driving so far with this problem?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Cat section will be fine (assuming its an original and not some shite after market rubbish)....so no, dont trust your mechanic

[joshwyatt]

I'm afraid I think the cat section will need to be done. It is the original. The only bit not rusty is the tailpipe. He said the problem is the bolts are rusted together and some parts are simply not going to come apart, he thinks this is the case with the cat. He suggested he tried to take it apart and if he can salvage it he will, but if not then a new cat will be in order. I had a look myself, and being no mechanic myself even I could see that is was rusty as hell and would most likely need to be changed.

[Marks DTM Calib]

I'm afraid I think the cat section will need to be done. It is the original. The only bit not rusty is the tailpipe. He said the problem is the bolts are rusted together and some parts are simply not going to come apart, he thinks this is the case with the cat. He suggested he tried to take it apart and if he can salvage it he will, but if not then a new cat will be in order. I had a look myself, and being no mechanic myself even I could see that is was rusty as hell and would most likely need to be changed.

Cat section will have surface rust but will be fine.