EXHAUST ADMISSIONS HELP!!!!

[Marie]

Bought an FTO on Sept the 8th! & it failed the NCT on echaust admissions? & the brakes? Advance pit stop want 1100.00euro to fix! They say I need a new middle box for the exhaust? & new brake Calliber's not just pad's???? Bought the car private so know comback there??? Help......

[Muad_dib77]

Try the following 3 peeps:

Rory/Steelroe: 086 6029362
Dave/RiceRocket: http://www.ricerocketuk.co.uk/ - 0044 7831 147200
Camskill: http://www.camskill.co.uk/ - 0044-1946-518201

Haven't traded with Camskill yet - but the other two are great.

[DirtyLopez]

What model is it? GS, GR, GPX?
Send PM to Steelroe or RiceRocketUK on the forum. They can help you with cheap parts
You can also see eBay.uk there is a lot of spares
but even if you need both calipers, pads and the middle part of exhaust you probably won`t pay more than 300 euro.
It is also worth to consider a brand new aftermarket exhaust.
Try Camskill
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m3b0s0p0

[colm_mcm]

Do you need front or rear brake calipers? You could get second hand calipers handy enough I think. Calipers will be different depending on which model FTO you have.

[Marie]

Bought an FTO on Sept the 8th! & it failed the NCT on echaust admissions? & the brakes? Advance pit stop want 1100.00euro to fix! They say I need a new middle box for the exhaust? & new brake Calliber's not just pad's???? Bought the car private so know comback there??? Help......

It's the mivec V6 manual model 1995?

[Muad_dib77]

Check this one..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mitsubishi-FTO-ex ... dZViewItem

If shipping is a problem I know a courier company that shipped a whole system across for me...

[Dean]

Dont buy a second hand centre section!

Buy a blueflame or mongoose catback from camskill or one of those places.

Centre sections are very prone to failure. Buying another FTO centre section will have you replacing it again soon.

[Muad_dib77]

True that - even one in good nick (the one on eBay looks fairly clean) wont do you for life.

Going stainless is definately the route I'd go (and have gone)..

Do you know what condition your back box is in? It may be an idea to replace the lot while you're at it anyway..

I have a complete mongoose system for sale..but it's a different price to that 99p 2nd hand center section..

[kevinod]

I'd say don't do or buy anything until you've had a good mechanic look at it, Myfeckin FTO's recommendation would be a pretty good bet.

For the brakes, you can get caliper reconditioning kits that should sort out most I think, or worst case a decent set of 2nd hand calipers for not much money.

Should be sorted for a lot less than 1100 anyway!

[Daz]

Bought an FTO on Sept the 8th! & it failed the NCT on echaust admissions? & the brakes? Advance pit stop want 1100.00euro to fix! They say I need a new middle box for the exhaust? & new brake Calliber's not just pad's???? Bought the car private so know comback there??? Help......

WOAH..... That sounds way too expensive. whats exactly wrong with your brakes cause there are several reasons brakes fail an nct we'll be able to better advise if we know what the exact issue.

For example it could be its just the pads need changing as they are worn could be scaring on the disc or the disc is thin (common of Tip versions especially) Could be the emergency brake failed to hold suffently (adjustment under center storage console, or worst case scenario a seized calliper, in which case still expensive but not 1100.00euro expensive unless were talking all 4..... (and if steelroe/ricerocket can't help you look here http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m3b0s8p0) also as regards the exhaust cheep fix to get it thru the nct, if it's a blown exhaust which is what i suspect just get it welded, use your money to get the brakes sorted and get it thru the nct, then worry about a new shinny stainless system afterwards when you have time and money.

Daz...

[Marie]

Hey guy's thank's for all your help, got the exhaust welded yesterday & new brake pad's fitted, the machanic said the calliper's were a nightmare that they were locked solid! He took them out cleaned then down & greased them, said to tey use them as much as possible! In relation to the exhaust admission's & getting the exhaust welded he said to use V-Power petrol? & to reddin to engine with serious welly before the NCT, Repair's cost me 200euro yesterday. NCT retest is Sunday mornin at 8:05 This new shiny exhaust system how much? Hit me go on full price for the full exhaust? & how much did it cost ye in labour?

[colm_mcm]

stick a can of 44K into the tank, this works well for reducing emissions, you should be able to get it in motor factors in Limerick handy enough.

[kevinod]

Mongoose cat back exhausts are going for something like 460 euro on ebay I think... but thats brand new will last forever and make horse shoes after

Ricerocket does them. The welding should do the trick though!

[Marie]

Ha ha ha.... Cheer's lad's truely mean it! Ye really put my mind at ease! I think i'm going to like you guy's!!!!

[Myfeckin FTO]

Mongoose cat back exhausts are going for something like 460 euro on ebay I think... but thats brand new will last forever and make horse shoes after

Ricerocket does them. The welding should do the trick though!

I think Muad on here is currently selling a new Mongoose exhaust - may be able to do a better deal than that and include the shipping which is usually costly enough due to the size and weight. Muad will be around this weekend at BBQ and Show if you want to talk to him then and maybe even take a look at the Mongoose exhaust on a couple of the other FTO's. If you hear it - you will want it.

[Mustang]

In relation to the exhaust admission's & getting the exhaust welded he said to use V-Power petrol?

Shell V-power is a petrol with cleaning additives, supposed to reduce emmissions, etc. Available at your local Shell forecourt

[kevinod]

I run mine on V-Power all the time, never had any problems with emissions in the NCT, dunno if its entirely what kept the emissions down or not though.

[Dave]

Diptain is also recommended, reduces emissions but clearing built up carbon in the engine.

[Marie]

IF & that's a BIG if! My car passes the NCT Sunday mornin at 8:05 I;ll go to the show that sould fair? If it doesn't i'll be too gutted Don't sopose ye could all show up outside the NCT centre just as the mechanic is about to take it in & rev all ye'r car's so when he see's so many of us he'll be too crap to fail me again????