ChrisJones117 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Help Back Box and pipe has more holes in it than a block of Leerdammer cheese, MOT due next week, so need to change pipe but no ramp or suitable stands. Can the rear section be swapped out with the wheels on the ground ?? Yes or No Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam001 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 When I did it I couldn't manage it with the wheels on the ground (plus 2 springs) I had to high lift the back to get the clearance. But I can't be certain I completely disconnected it from the mid section. (I was changing to a straight through side exit so I was fairly happy with a angle grinder that day!) So long as you have a jack though, put it under the rear tow ball to lift the body, should give you enough lift to do the trick, ramps and stands are useless anyway for this job. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Should be able to do it on the ground, but its easier to lift the back corner where the pipe exits in order to create a space between the axle and the body through which you can pass the pipe particulary the U bend in it wher eit passes over the axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaub Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Hi I have a 110 300tdi & I rep last my full exhausts last week . lifted up one side & used a axel stand remover the wheel then lifted the body up to make room & removerd the back piece in one go no problem I hope this helps Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I've not done it with the vehicle on the ground, but I think you'll find that the back wheel is in the way when you try to feed the pipe through/over the axle. I'm in Swindon - I'll listen out for you swearing Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJones117 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Success. It can be done and was today 2 hrs start to finish - middle and rear sections changed out without jacking up or taking wheels off - still a bit of a fiddle especially when doing it on your own, judicious use of bungee cords and trolley jack to support various bits worked to a fashion. Only problem was using Britpart ****part bit and pieces, asked Rimmer when ordering who the maker of the bits was, strangely quite about Britpartmentioned Allmakes and others - main issue was the oversize olives and the under swaged pipe ends - old olives way too small, new olives way to big - lots of sealant ( exhaust variety ) looks to have saved the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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