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[flyer 0712]

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.

[TheBoy]

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

[Sir Tigger KC]

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. 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

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.

[05omegav6]

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

[Andy B]

Phone and see if the exhaust is still on this .... it's stainless 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

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

[Sir Tigger KC]

Is that the Scrappy that did the TV series? 

[Broomies Mate]

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

[Andy B]

Is that the Scrappy that did the TV series? 

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

[flyer 0712]

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 

[zirk]

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.