Where will your 300 be in ten years time?

Post by **trabitom99** » 09 Sep 2007 09:14 am

I had to have my downpipe changed at a Volvo main dealer - he was most embarrassed about not being able to supply the original part.

On average I have to replace my Bosal silencers (both middle and tailpiece) every 2-3 years, usually just after the guarantee runs out

Tom

Post by **foggyjames** » 09 Sep 2007 11:02 am

A worthwhile trick might be to take the DP to an exhaust "shop" and have them replace the section which is blowing as a temporary measure while you get working on something which will last better (stainless?) and perhaps has some performance benefits...like a turbo flange

cheers

James

Post by **filthyjohn** » 09 Sep 2007 06:07 pm

Steve- would this not do? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-360-2-0-FRO ... dZViewItem

Post by **filthyjohn** » 09 Sep 2007 06:14 pm

Oh, and as for my feelings on the 300s...
I'll be driving mine as long as I possibly can, I still buzz every time I get in, and I LOVE how much it upsets the neighbours- they know where I work and how I can afford something loads newer and shinier. They're all on the dole and spend all their family allowance money on booze and 12ft trampolines.
I have big plans for my 360, and I'll probably buy 2 or 3 more when it's finished, also I may be able to produce and sell a kit to allow fitting of the engine which I'm attempting to gaffer tape in.

Post by **SteveP** » 09 Sep 2007 06:24 pm

Think that'll be one for a non-PAS car

Post by **filthyjohn** » 09 Sep 2007 06:54 pm

I got one from my local motor discount which fits my PAS car. I had to get it for the MOT a few months back. I won't be needing it for much longer, unless I should keep it in case I have to put the b200 back in. How knackered is yours, as maybe we could p/x and I'll have yours as a spare (welded up) in case it all goes wrong and I have to revert to the original engine.

Post by **pettaw** » 09 Sep 2007 10:33 pm

Timax is a very poorly regarded aftermarket brand, afaik.

Post by **Chris_C** » 16 Sep 2007 04:43 pm

Arn't aftermarket exhausts just something else to add to the 12month service? The (non bosal, random make) back box lasted less that 12months on Fake

Post by **trabitom99** » 17 Sep 2007 01:31 pm

It might be worth moving these posts somewhere else, to avoid spoiling Dai's nice "300 in ten years' time" thread

Mine always go at the same place: the join between the centre and rear silencer and the join between the rear pipe and rear silencer. In another forum I saw someone recommending a coating of zinc spray and heat resistant exhaust paint for the vulnerable bits.

Might be worth a try ...

Tom