Jim W.

Active Member

• Dec 5, 2015

• #1

Hello folks
After reading through several threads/posts concerning exhaust replacement etc. I decided to ask a few questions.
Is this and this all I need to do the job or do I need to change exhaust gaskets and what not?
Is it a clean swap or is a bunch of fiddling, prying, cutting, welding required?
... And, are these parts one of the better parts for the job other than (obviously) a stainless option?
I hope the center and rear box are un-restricted.
Yes, I am getting rid of the stupid cat!

 

julianf

Well-Known Member

• Dec 5, 2015

• #2

If youre doing away with the CAT (which, i think, would be an mot fail, if anyone ever noticed) then you may as well get rid of the center box also.

ALSO -

Make sure that the bits you buy couple up. Ive not read the text, but it looks like the downpipe you link to has a bolted flange coupling, but the center box has a split sleeve (possibly?).

If so, you need to get a set that matches one another. They're not (for some reason) all the same IIRC.

You may have issues with the coupling to the turbo - when i swapped my turbo, they were not at all easy to get undone. Expect to use a grinder to get the old exhaust out, as most of the joints will have rusted together - easier to cut out then mess about.

 

henrytilly

Active Member

• Dec 6, 2015

• #3

didnt think the de cat would be an mot fail , well hope not as i was thinking of getting rid of mine too

 

haigy

Well-Known Member

• Dec 6, 2015

• #4

The defender 300 came with a decat as standard. My 300 disco has a decat fitted and mot time it get

 

Paul D

Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

Events Planner

• Dec 6, 2015

• #5

Those pipes you linked to are fine, the split on the centre box goes to the rear box, the clamp goes to the downpipe ..

A better option is this http://www.paddockspares.com/pm011-discovery-300tdi-sports-exhaust.html especially if off-roading 'cos the rear box and pipe is susceptible to bending etc and it's much cheaper to replace ..

 

Jim W.

Active Member

• Dec 6, 2015

• #6

hhhhm, a local exhaust place quoted me 250EUs with original LR stuff.
dunno but seems a little expensive.
Mind you, that includes everything!

 

markSX

Active Member

• Dec 6, 2015

• #7

Paul D said:

Those pipes you linked to are fine, the split on the centre box goes to the rear box, the clamp goes to the downpipe ..

A better option is this http://www.paddockspares.com/pm011-discovery-300tdi-sports-exhaust.html especially if off-roading 'cos the rear box and pipe is susceptible to bending etc and it's much cheaper to replace ..

Click to expand...

That's the rear and centre that I used, but I used this down pipe http://www.paddockspares.com/esr2297-front-pipe-300tdi-without-flexi.html as The felxy bit is normally the first part to go.

But be warned it's quite a bit louder than the standard pipe, not hot hatch dustbin, but louder.

 

iwantone

Active Member

• Dec 7, 2015

• #8

I bought the 'sports' exhaust with flexi downpipe for around £80 last month. By God it's loud. No need to spend mega-bucks. Linky thing here. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141609403407?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

Paul D

Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

Events Planner

• Dec 7, 2015

• #9

When I fitted a straight through centre pipe it barely made any difference to the sound .. I've still got it if someone wants one for a 300Tdi Disco .. £10 collected .. Just use it to replace the standard silencer centre box ...