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greenman

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« on: 08 April 2011, 14:59:15 »
Driving hard uphill.Heavy bang,black smoke.Stop,have a look.rear box split along seam and about ten wigs hanging down.Cause--unburnt fuel? Any ideas?
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Re: exhaust
« Reply #1 on: 08 April 2011, 15:04:11 »
Sounds like the back box has blocked up due to said wigs coming loose, and the can has eventually burst due to the pressure of exhaust gas. You're not the first. ;)

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Re: exhaust
« Reply #2 on: 08 April 2011, 15:06:28 »
Did notice lack of power(I know it,s only a 2.2).
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Re: exhaust
« Reply #3 on: 08 April 2011, 16:36:53 »
Would the back box being blocked cause poor MPG?
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Re: exhaust
« Reply #4 on: 09 April 2011, 07:25:43 »
Have just been over to the site and the paint used is the one you have recommended.
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Re: exhaust
« Reply #5 on: 09 April 2011, 14:42:52 »
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Re: exhaust
« Reply #6 on: 09 April 2011, 14:56:14 »
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I think marcustash has been sniffing petrol fumes greenman!  ;D ;)
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Re: exhaust
« Reply #7 on: 09 April 2011, 20:26:06 »
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Driving hard uphill.Heavy bang,black smoke.Stop,have a look.rear box split along seam and about ten wigs hanging down.Cause--unburnt fuel? Any ideas?

Could you send me one of the wigs please ? :y ;D ;D
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Re: exhaust
« Reply #8 on: 09 April 2011, 21:41:34 »
Only if you want to look like Diana Ross.
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