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Old May 15th, 2021, 15:18   #83
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After having fitted many exhaust's it is always better to fit a complete system as you can easily rotate the various parts to obtain a perfect fit and the es has plenty of places for the exhaust to rub. I have always found it much harder to get a perfect fit when just doing a part replacement. Another thing to consider is stainless steel clamps as you will then have many years of trouble free motoring as far as the exhaust is concerned.My stainless steel exhaust that I fitted to my es in 1982 lasted till 2006 before it needed attention because of the innards of the silencers were rattling.

The other advantage of a complete system is you can cut any clamps or pipes that are provimg difficult to remove. Good luck with rest of the jobs that need attention.

Gavin
I take your point Gavin, but it isn't my car and the owner wants me to have a go at fixing what is there.
If the choice was mine I'd probably get a new stainless system now, which might well outlast the car - and me!
Alan
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