As a newbie to the world of exhausts, I'd like to know if fitting a Scoobysport exhaust (just the silencer end, not the whole system) is a DIY job or a specialist job.

I'm a reasonably competent DIY-er, just never touched an exhaust before.

(Tried e-mailing Scoobysport but it keeps bouncing back!)

Could someone tell me what the installation involves before I take the plunge and buy one.

Ta

Paul L

 

Paul,

Provided you can get under the car (axle stands - never a jack!) safely, fitting the back box involves undoing a couple of bolts, applying sealing paste to the flanges, and refitting the new back box.

It is well made, so it should go on easily. I did mine and it took 1/2 an hour.

Rgds,

Alex

 

Simplicity itself

It mounts onto the car in exactly the same way the original one does, there are 2 bolts through the flange that holds the centre section and backbox together, undo both of these, then there are 3 rubbers on the silencer itself, a bit of wd40 on the rubbers, the one near the left side wheel has a bolt through so dont take the rubber off, just leave it hanging there, remove the other 2 rubbers, swap them onto the new exhaust, if you have a gasket on the old one, put that on as well, and reverse the process to fit. I have done this using a trolley jack and its fine, but if you have access to a ramp its a bit more comfortable

 

Thanks Alex,

I can borrow a couple of ramps, or even use my dad's garage-pit to get underneath so no problem there.

Ok, my mind's made up... just 'er-indoors to convince now

Paul L

 

Hi Paul

Not sure why your mails are bouncing, we are getting stacks of mail through. Make sure you use sales@scoobysport.co.uk

The exhaust is an easy job.

It is suspended from the car by three rubber hangers and is bolted to the centre section with two bolts. Make sure that that the car is cold and is on ramps or secure axle stands, so you can work safely.

First undo the two bolts with 14mm ring spanners and then spray the rubber blocks with WD40. The forward and rear inboard block should be slid off the car, rather than off the exhaust. The last block is bolted to the car and the exhaust can be swung off this block. Fit the two loose blocks to your Scoobysport exhaust and reverse the proceedure.

The gasket should come off in good condition and can be re-used.

After this, start the car, wind the windows down and enjoy

 

Just looked at the times on the other postings... must improve my typing speed

 

Pete,

You might want to get your web site updated.

The e-mail address on there is:
enquiries@scoobysport.co.uk

Thanks for the advice though! (and thanks to the other contributers too)

Paul L

 

Hey guys,

Backbox is childsplay in comparison to
SS Downpipe. Still haven't got round to fitting mine. It's been worked hard though in various party games over Xmas though .

Has anyone got any experience in fitting one?. I know that the 5 bolts around the Turbo can be 'kin tight due to heat. What about gaskets? can you get away with the old ones if carefully removed with a good dose of paste?

I do hope so as i've just been quoted £24.87 & £14.04 for the gaskets !!

Cheers
Chris

 

Akira,

The gasses at this point are so hot I wouldn't take any chances with the seal integrity - I'd replace the seals rather than recycle them.

Rgds,

Alex

 

Hey dude..

I have experience of DP fitting and removing... too much.. lol

There is only one gasket... it will be fine to re-use... theres little pressure on it... save ya money..

Some DP's come off dead easy.. usually the original ones come straight off... its only when some muppet has fitted one and tightened it too much you have problems...

when you fit it, make sure you lag it first.... otherwise your feet will get a little toasty.. lol

Cheers,

J.