Technical 4X4 exhaust replacement

[stratpod]

I bought a BM91318H cat. along with a one piece centre pipe and back box for my wife's Panda 4x4 through distributor D & A Factors Dundee.
I've just fitted it and the two don’t match up
The cat runs straight to the drive for the rear axle and is about 8" short of meeting the centre pipe according to the paperwork it's supposed to fit
It looks like the pipe coming off the cat is at the wrong angle and too short or there’s a short bent pipe needed to meet the centre pipe
any help greatly appreciated.
I have pics if that would help

Thanks,

 

[ThePinkPanda]

What model of 4x4 is it? If you post pics I will compare it to mine

 

[DaveMcT]

Is this any help?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-...430625&hash=item5b490661c2:g:nJYAAOSwdMRbJ5ms

 

[koalar]

compare new parts with old parts ? should tell you all you need to know.

Pattern parts are likely to be slightly different but fairly close

I make all CAT for the 4x4 to be fiat part 55191955


As far as I can tell yours is compatible. But you should always compare the old and new to make sure the part in box is correct

 

[koalar]

I bought a BM91318H cat. along with a one piece centre pipe and back box for my wife's Panda 4x4 through distributor D & A Factors Dundee.
I've just fitted it and the two don’t match up
The cat runs straight to the drive for the rear axle and is about 8" short of meeting the centre pipe according to the paperwork it's supposed to fit
It looks like the pipe coming off the cat is at the wrong angle and too short or there’s a short bent pipe needed to meet the centre pipe
any help greatly appreciated.
I have pics if that would help

Thanks,

looking through ePer. Can't see any small connecting pipe ?

 

[ThePinkPanda]

On my exhaust the cat section is connected to the middle section with a flexible pipe like this

 

[koalar]

On my exhaust the cat section is connected to the middle section with a flexible pipe like thisView attachment 199066

the original flexy has failed and someone has cut it out and fitted just the flex. Fairly standard repair. Saves having to replace the full system.

 

[stratpod]

compare new parts with old parts ? should tell you all you need to know.

Pattern parts are likely to be slightly different but fairly close

I make all CAT for the 4x4 to be fiat part 55191955


As far as I can tell yours is compatible. But you should always compare the old and new to make sure the part in box is correct

the distributor say's they've spoken to the manufacturers and they say the car might be a Japanese import and thats why the exhaust doesn't fit . I don't understand why that would make any difference to the construction of the car, the problem being the direction the downpipe comes off the Manicat

 

[stratpod]

What model of 4x4 is it? If you post pics I will compare it to mine

It's a 169 1.2 4X4 2006 model

 

[stratpod]

compare new parts with old parts ? should tell you all you need to know.

Pattern parts are likely to be slightly different but fairly close

I make all CAT for the 4x4 to be fiat part 55191955


As far as I can tell yours is compatible. But you should always compare the old and new to make sure the part in box is correct

the old manicat had been broken off at the base of the cat and another pipe welded onto it

 

[SPORTPACK50]

You could try these people...I found them very helpful...

http://www.everyexhaustpart.com/cart/index.php?route=common/home

 

[stratpod]

What model of 4x4 is it? If you post pics I will compare it to mine

how do i post photo's ?

 

[DaveMcT]

Open a post editing window.

Scroll down and between the text area and "Submit" buttons you will see a "manage attachments" button.
You can then select and upload images etc.

 

[stratpod]

is there even such a thing as a different exhaust for a japanese import ?
surely the logbook it was an import ?

 

[stratpod]

thanks

 

[stratpod]

Phoned Fiat, even they cant explain why the exhaust wont fit. Looks like i'm just going to have to get a bridging pipe made up to suit
definitely a story attached to this car

 

[DaveMcT]

Phoned Fiat, even they cant explain why the exhaust wont fit. Looks like i'm just going to have to get a bridging pipe made up to suit
definitely a story attached to this car

Where are you based? I know a good exhaust specialist near Stafford and another in Devon who can make up a link pipe. None in-between unfortunately.

Can you cut the pipe under the car, move the front part to the catalyst outlet and joint with flex joint? Then fill in the gap with a straight pipe and exhaust clamps? Or even cut the front end out and fit a longer straight pipe.

 

[koalar]

Is your replacement rear exhaust in one piece through to the back box

 

[stratpod]

unfortunately I'm in Fife
going to get a couple of 90' bends and try match up the pipes

 

[stratpod]

Is your replacement rear exhaust in one piece through to the back box

yes, hopefully will be able to get a joining pipe made that lets me keep the other parts as the are for warranty