Exhaust dilemma

[torque2me]

Hi groupies,

Time is rapidly approaching whereby the 260 is due for it's annual D.o.T.

Last year a comment of leakage from the exhaust was made on the paperwork. So, I take it everyone now has stainless steel replacements of some sort as nothing has been available from CAT for some years. I've not seen any recent post on this subject so I would like opinions on the subject. Questions might be:-

a). What is currently available "of the shelf" (if anything).

b). What material they are constructed from.

c). Companies (named) who have made replacements.

d). Where replacement items are needed i.e.
WCE000711
WCE000721
WDC001791/1811
WDE000591/601

e). Anything else which you knowledgeable people know about.


Do we have a need for a group buy?

Were getting into dire straits (excuse the spelling - brain tired) - CAT has not produced anything of note over the last few years if my e-mails to them about NLA items is anything to go by.

Any info on exhaust options gratefully received.



cheers,



Kev

[AndyG]

Where are you in UK?

There is a company in Wales that will fit a new system including a full twin pipe system. Sound great.

[colintf]

Hatfield in Herts from a previous post Andy

I do wish people would put their location in their profile as it really helps us to help them in instances like this :cool:

[ksilver]

Where about is the leak?

Do you think you need a complete new system?

[1POWERRACK]

try rover breakers in cheshire, they did have some new original parts for sale

[ian w]

I would suggest you try Rugbyrover on E-bay he claims to have in stock all variants of our exhaust system. I have just ordered two standard rear cans for my 260 with a set of straps.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/A-K-Moore-Limited?_trksid=p2047675.l2563


Regards Ian

[AndyG]

WCE000711


I have WCE000711 available For Sale if you need one. (Not at Rimmers Price :))

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID004168

[jenksman]

Where are you in UK?

There is a company in Wales that will fit a new system including a full twin pipe system. Sound great.

There are lots of leaks in Wales especially on 1st March
Dave

[Ken B]

Think youll find the below available on e bay from rugbyrover.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190395218949?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190395220801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190395221919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200470148690?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[torque2me]

Where about is the leak?

Do you think you need a complete new system?

Don't know the full extent of the leak until I can make arrangements for a view on a lift. I always find it invaluable to have a rough estimate of replacing a section to a whole system. Keeps everything in perspective. That's why I was interested in how other people had actioned such aspects.


thanks,


Kev

[Nich]

If you returned your questionnaire to Tim you would have access to all of that information yourself Kev. Time to go GREEN........:)

[torque2me]

try rover breakers in cheshire, they did have some new original parts for sale

Yes, I was somewhat taken aback that a breakers would have NOS!

Thanks,

Kev

[torque2me]

Think youll find the below available on e bay from rugbyrover.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190395218949?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190395220801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190395221919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200470148690?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Ken.

Much obliged for those links. Never thought of breakers being a source of New "genuine" parts. At least by buying "original" replacement bits I won't have to ask if they are louder or not of if annoying on a long journey.


Kev

[Nich]

Not joined up yet then Kev?

Nich.

[torque2me]

Not joined up yet then Kev?

Nich.


It's not got to the top of the "To Do" list yet.....!


Kev

[Nich]

Bit of a problem making any contribution to the collective knowledge on the forum until you do Kev.

Nich.

[AndyG]

It's not got to the top of the "To Do" list yet.....!
Kev


Bit of a problem making any contribution to the collective knowledge on the forum until you do Kev.
Nich.

And it's the difference between this:

MG ZT260 FAQ (http://www.spunagain.co.uk/ZT260page.html)
Two-sixties Blog (http://two-sixties-blog.com/)
Items For Sale in Public Section (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?90-Items-for-sale)
BTCC Media Day (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10763-BTCC-Media-Day-(Public-Thread))
BTCC 2012 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10843-BTCC-Brands-Hatch-1st-April-2012-Photos)

And this:

(Lists of your brothers and sisters)

List of 001 to 883 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5539)

Pictures of cars in VIN order (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12340-Photographs-of-Cars-Ordered-by-VIN)
..To add your car (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12302-Car-Photo-Vin-order-thread)

Car Names (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7128)

Estates (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5493)
Supercharged Cars (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5460)

Locations (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7079)
Location Map (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?9459-NO-COST-CAR-MAPPING-Clickable-map-to-set-your-location)

Rolling Road Results (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7475)

Past & Future Events (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?58-Two-Sixties-Events)

Articles about our cars (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?153-Articles-about-our-cars)

Technical Index (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?164-Index)

The SHOP (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?f=121)

MG ZT260 FAQ (http://www.spunagain.co.uk/ZT260page.html) (in the Public View)

Two-sixties Blog (http://two-sixties-blog.com/)

Items For Sale in Public Section (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?90-Items-for-sale)

List of possible 260s Meetings (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12486-2013-MG-etc-Diary-Dates&p=132262#post132262)

BTCC Media Day (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10763-BTCC-Media-Day-(Public-Thread))(in the Public Section)
BTCC 2012 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10843-BTCC-Brands-Hatch-1st-April-2012-Photos) (in the Public Section)

[torque2me]

And it's the difference between this:

MG ZT260 FAQ (http://www.spunagain.co.uk/ZT260page.html)
Two-sixties Blog (http://two-sixties-blog.com/)
Items For Sale in Public Section (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?90-Items-for-sale)
BTCC Media Day (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10763-BTCC-Media-Day-(Public-Thread))
BTCC 2012 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10843-BTCC-Brands-Hatch-1st-April-2012-Photos)

And this:

(Lists of your brothers and sisters)

List of 001 to 883 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5539)

Pictures of cars in VIN order (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12340-Photographs-of-Cars-Ordered-by-VIN)
..To add your car (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12302-Car-Photo-Vin-order-thread)

Car Names (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7128)

Estates (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5493)
Supercharged Cars (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5460)

Locations (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7079)
Location Map (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?9459-NO-COST-CAR-MAPPING-Clickable-map-to-set-your-location)

Rolling Road Results (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7475)

Past & Future Events (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?58-Two-Sixties-Events)

Articles about our cars (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?153-Articles-about-our-cars)

Technical Index (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?164-Index)

The SHOP (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?f=121)

MG ZT260 FAQ (http://www.spunagain.co.uk/ZT260page.html) (in the Public View)

Two-sixties Blog (http://two-sixties-blog.com/)

Items For Sale in Public Section (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?90-Items-for-sale)

List of possible 260s Meetings (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12486-2013-MG-etc-Diary-Dates&p=132262#post132262)

BTCC Media Day (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10763-BTCC-Media-Day-(Public-Thread))(in the Public Section)
BTCC 2012 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10843-BTCC-Brands-Hatch-1st-April-2012-Photos) (in the Public Section)

Andy,

Might get a chance over Easter to deal with returning the questionaire........but probably thought that last Easter!


Kev

[Nich]

Andy,

Might get a chance over Easter to deal with returning the questionaire........but probably thought that last Easter!


Kev

Bit of a problem making any contribution to the collective knowledge on the forum until you do Kev.

Nich.

Be nice if you did................... :)

Nich.