1.8 GTi downpipe needed (mine just snapped)

Hi,

Anyone know where I can get a 1.8 GTi downpipe (6 bolt not the clip jobbie)?

Mine snapped today just as I was driving past a speed trap    Luckily there's a good tyre and exhaust place right where it broke so I drove straight in just as they were closing. Up on the ramp it was obvious that the downpipe has sheared just below where it bolts to the manifold. But I don't know if they will be able to source a replacement downpipe.

Also the car has a tall block 2l bottom end - any tips that I can pass on to the garage to stop the same thing happening again?

Cheers peeps

Anyone know if the downpipe is available form motor factors? Or will I likely have to source one for the garage?

Found one here http://www.vw-bits.co.uk/downpipe.htm

I got mine from either GSF of eurocar parts. I can't remember which one. Beware though, as the manifold studs will more than likely snap as you are undoing it. These can still be sourced from VW I think.

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

http://www.eurocarparts.com/

Thanks  :y:

ECP have no stock but GSF list 2:

21238 EXHAUST DOWN PIPE  G1 GTI/GLI >7/83  ?39.90  
21248 EXHAUST DOWN PIPE  G1 GTI/GLI 8/83 >12/83  ?31.00

Presume the ater part is the one with c-clips.

I think :
21248 EXHAUST DOWN PIPE G1 GTI/GLI 8/83 >12/83 ?31.00

is the one you want, but give them a ring and check.

i have a spare down pipe mate sort a courier and you can have it for nothing as i dont need it and could do with the space p.m. me if its any good to you.

gaz

The garage have found one from one of their suppliers and ordered it in.

But many thanks for you offer gaz, much appreciated  :y:

Well I got the new downpipe fitted but now it hits the floor every time I lift off a bit suddenly or start reversing. It's going back to the garage tomorrow to see if they can jiggle it around a bit.