LCR failed it's MOT!!!

[Al_G]

Hey!

My 05 reg (27k miles) failed it's mot today due to a snapped OEM exhaust mount (rear section)! Looking at the backbox it has sagged slightly but isn't loose!

How easy is this to fix without buying a brand new section (£270 from seat)?

Is this a common fault?

Retest a week tomorrow so need to fix it quick

Thanks

 

[james walker]

get a welder to re weld it back on mate

 

[Al_G]

Anyone know a welder in the Manchester area or can any ATS do it?

 

[james walker]

not sure ats will weld it tbh...

have a yell.com search for welders in your area.

 

[CupraMVR]

are you anywhere near awesome gti in manchester? we will weld your mount back on.

 

[6th.replicant]

Had same prob with my LCR. Garage simply welded snapped bracket; no need for new exhaust - don't be fobbed off/told otherwise. 5 min job, any half-decent garage can do it.

 

[Al_G]

are you anywhere near awesome gti in manchester? we will weld your mount back on.

Yes mate very close - you always service my car

I spoke to andy as soon I heard the news today in the hope you might be able to fit me in but he said you were fully booked all next week

 

[jwfcms]

put a jubilee clip around the bracket and exhaust, same has happened to mine. jubilee clip was the best thing to do.jack the car up and do it yourself. doesnt have to be welded on at all aslong as it is secure it cannot be failed on the mot its harder to weld to a corroded exhaust and normally the weld will blow holes in the exhaust itself.

 

[Nath.]

A proper MOT place would be able to weld it for you IMO.

Look on t'internet for a local welder, 10 min job if you ask me.