James_VW Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 The flexi has snapped. I have had a look for a replacement part although there aren't any listed for the GTI or usually are not the correct size. I believe both the sport and GTI have the same diameter exhaust? The GTI is around 2" 50mm diameter and the standard 1.0 and 1.4 are less. Has anybody been able to purchase a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Weld in a new flexi? I used this on my TDI (trimmed about 10mm off it though) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Weld-On-50mm-X-200mm-Exhaust-Flexible-Joint-Repair-Flexi-Pipe-tube-Flex/253949451538 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_VW Posted March 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 I had it welded about 2 months ago as don't have access to a welder and lack the skills. I will be returning it to the company that did it and see what happens. This is why I like doing things myself as then I am the only to blame! I think I will swap it from my other GTI for the time being and look at repairing it myself. I know of someone with a stick welder with this suffice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 I welded in a pd one (I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Stick welder is a no go unless he has mad skills and very thin rods especially so as there will be gaps to fill as well most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 OE cat is obsolete from VW and nobody makes an aftermarket one unless you go for a performance one. OE part number was 6E0 253 208 EX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_VW Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Are sport cats the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_VW Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Also the only aftermarket I can find is the Kam racing at £842 Inc cat 🙃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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