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 darkstar753
Regular  Location: Enfield Registered: 12 May 2011 Posts: 241 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Went out to my car just now and noticed a small puddle on the floor. Seems to be dripping from the back end of the box :s car had only been driven for about 10 mins max all day. any ideas, doesnt smell like anything ________________________________________ Darkstar |
 Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 18:23
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heidi6
Regular  Location: Cornwall Registered: 30 Nov 2011 Posts: 409 Status: Offline |
Post #2
This is condensation from short journeys. Obviously you've got a tiny pin hole somewhere or leaky clamp. Nothing to worry about. Make sure you get the exhaust warm all the way through (a good 15 min beasting should suffice, lol).________________________________________ IPhase 3 Astor. Built on Wednesday, 12th April 2000 in France. Years of 'Creative Maintenance' mean this car is now much lighter and slightly more 'race' specced...  |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 18:38
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darkstar753
Regular Location: Enfield Registered: 12 May 2011 Posts: 241 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Thankyou  didnt think it was anything too serious, just nice to know.It normally does a blast from bristol to london, so never noticed it before! ________________________________________ Darkstar |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 18:41
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Try to cut those short journeys as much as possible to minimise this happening.Its this condensation that sits in the exhaust system and eventually causes rusting and rotting of the mild steel system.  Stan. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 19:31
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darkstar753
Regular Location: Enfield Registered: 12 May 2011 Posts: 241 Status: Offline |
Post #5
I have to say I dont make a habit of short journeys, but im pretty sure its the original exhaust so i wouldn't be devastated if it needed a new one at some point________________________________________ Darkstar |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 20:31
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro  Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,894 Status: Offline |
Post #6
That's going to snap off eventually, it's bigger than a pinhole, you may find that under or behind that clamp it's ready for snapping off. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 20:41
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darkstar753
Regular Location: Enfield Registered: 12 May 2011 Posts: 241 Status: Offline |
Post #7
oooo suppose i better keep my eye out/wallet shut for a new one in the near future.would it be just the back box or the pipe aswell, not 100% sure how they connect ________________________________________ Darkstar |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 22:31
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,894 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Mine snapped off wheee the pipe meets the back box, if yours is the same then you will get away with a backbox. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 22:36
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,894 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Mine snapped off wheee the pipe meets the back box, if yours is the same then you will get away with a backbox. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 22:37
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darkstar753
Regular Location: Enfield Registered: 12 May 2011 Posts: 241 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Hopefully, i know nowt about exhuast, so humour me.Would it have to be a like for like back box or could you replace it with a jetex/magnex etc? as there seem to be a few 2nd hand ones floating around ________________________________________ Darkstar |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 22:57
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,894 Status: Offline |
Post #11
You will probably have to fit cat back system, you will for the magnex, not sure about Jetex though, people say to replace with genuine Peugeot one. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 1st Feb 2012 at 23:03
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #12
Genuine Pug backbox will last much longer than a cheaper pattern part. As for the Magnex, as Andy says you will need to buy a catback system.________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2012 at 11:15
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darkstar753
Regular Location: Enfield Registered: 12 May 2011 Posts: 241 Status: Offline |
Post #13
stan_306gti6 wrote: Genuine Pug backbox will last much longer than a cheaper pattern part. Thats what i figured, best keep my eye out or ear mark best part of £200 at some point ________________________________________ Darkstar |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2012 at 12:07
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Yes, although a decent catback stainless system will only set you back around £250, it won't rust and it will sound nice too. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2012 at 12:59
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darkstar753
Regular Location: Enfield Registered: 12 May 2011 Posts: 241 Status: Offline |
Post #15
hmm, its currently my daily drive, but it wont be in about 12 months, so its a possibility if it lasts that long  ________________________________________ Darkstar |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2012 at 13:02
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