Grand Voyager 2.8 Crd Exhaust Replacement

[hacka1979]

Hi everyone,

 

I have recently bought a 2007 GV which needs a little work doing.  One of things on my list is to completely replace the exhaust system as it looks in generally poor condition and the last 2 MOTs have noted an advisory about a front end exhaust gas leak.  Has anyone attempted this themselves and any advice on where to source the parts ?   I'm quite handy with a set of spanners but would be doing the work on my driveway at home so access will be limited.

 

Any advice greatly appreciated  .

 

Thanks

Adam

[mikebh8]

Hi, I didn't replace the exhaust but I replaced my engine and to do that I needed to disconnect the exhaust from the manifold.

That is the most difficult place to reach on the exhaust.

The car needs to be high up ( I used a friend's garage to lift the car up), you should get a set of decent stands.

You need a long (I used two) extension for the four 10mm bolts. They can break so apply wd40 first and leave it for a while to suck in

My advice if you want, replace the gasket and don't use any gasket sealant ( you probably know that already)

 

Hope it help.

[gordy]

Try exhaust bandage. Repaired a few leaks in mine a few years back. Need to check for more before next MOT..

[gordy]

Must add here as I've a spare exhaust hanging from my rafters in the loft, got it from Fleebay quite a few years ago as I had a few holes in one of the boxes. But as I said looked for an easy way out and bandage did the job. Maybe not next time though..