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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548   
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2.4 Puma - has a decat , I think the cat has been cut out and a pipe fitted in its place, leaving the bellows.
The bellows have been identified as the source of a very annoying vibration. I’ve read how hard it is to remove the cat, with the sub frame and engine both needing to be moved. However, would it be a much easier job to remove an already de-catted pipe to replace it like for like ? Anyone else had failed bellows on their Exhaust down pipe? My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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16th Jun 2018 8:16am |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 832  
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Crewmember- Tom the Cabin boy or Seaman Stains?
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16th Jun 2018 1:01pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7682 
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Oops gbox crossmember Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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16th Jun 2018 2:01pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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But if there is no can, because it’s a decat, does it drop straight out, or do you still need to make the space? My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html
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16th Jun 2018 2:10pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16858 
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You'll probably still need to remove the 'crewmember' unless the decat pipe is a 2-piece one, but shouldn't need to malarky about with the engine.
Curiously I don't remember having any trouble getting my cat out when the flange broke off, nor do I remember undoing any engine mounts. |
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16th Jun 2018 10:24pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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I think the 2.2 with a DPF is much more difficult to remove and needs engines lifting and all sorts, but the 2.4 with just a cat is much easier.
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16th Jun 2018 11:59pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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Interesting- thanks.
Has anyone used the allysports decat pipe with the “cosmetic cat can” for new MOt requirements? My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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17th Jun 2018 8:15am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7682
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you will still need to take the gbox xmember out as it wont drop far enough to get the bend out unless there is a flexible section in the aftermarket bit.
engine wont need touching. i did do one without touching the engine mounts side of things but its easier to them. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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18th Jun 2018 1:21pm |
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| Hal Member Since: 04 Jun 2014 Location: Bedford Posts: 91
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In the 2.4 Puma it can be done. It's easier if there's two of you, one above in the engine compartment and one below. It's like doing those nail puzzles you get in crackers at Christmas - there's only one way to do it but working it out can be a b****r, especially if you're the one underneath putting it back.
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18th Jun 2018 1:51pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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thank you all for the valued input, much clearer now
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18th Jun 2018 2:11pm |
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