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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Wendywoo on December 19, 2005, 10:36:58 PM
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Okay I'm here to pick your brains...
Just fitted the new exhaust on Baxter. However, the exhaust doesn't appear to have any brackets, do you think it should? So it is held on purely by the pipes which lead to the engine. As the engine ticks over the exhaust is vibrating independently, and I guess it will eventually snap off.
Am I missing something here?
Cheers guys!
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i would imagine tht it should have brackets . . or as u say it's just going to snap off.
maybe someone with a Haynes can tell ya what you need.
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yes wendy, your are missing somthing, stay online
i will sort a pic our for u from the manual to show you
regards
Chris
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hi wendy right here we are, you are missing two brackets, are they not still on the old exhaust? have a look.
Wendy im sorry i havnt sent your member package yet, its been really hectic, i will send it soon, i promise. I will of course make sure you have the CD bis manual in that.
if this doenst help let me know, i will try to assist further
regards
Chris
(http://www.fiat126.co.uk/images/Eng58.jpg)
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Chris you are a star!
Thank you!
Haven't got a clue what I'm looking at but I'm sure the other half will do.
Wendy
PS. Which way up does the picture go?
(ONLY KIDDING!!!!)
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no problem wendy, i have a feeling they are still on the old exhaust
let me know how u get on!
if i remember correctly they are like a strip of metal with square holes at the ends.
regards
Chris
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The old exhaust's bracket is welded on.
The exhaust I've bought is a genuine Fiat exhaust from a main dealer but has no bracket? :sad:
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dear o dear, welded on, blimey!!
right, next step is to leave a post on here see if any one has any spare exhaust brackets.
otherwise get in touch with fiat and see if they have any. i dont think they have ever come with brackets im afraid!!
what a bummer!
regards
Chris
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why not take the bracket off the old one by means of force, and weld it onto the new exhaust
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your right it is an option!
but for the sake of a few £'s u can do it properly and it will last longer!
wendy another thing i would do is get another coat of high tempreture paint in it! they rust badly, and as uve probable just found out they r expensive!
Chris
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wendy here is another view of the exhaust braket location
(http://www.freepgs.com/fiat126clubuk/photos/bisexaust.jpg)
C
:)
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its welded on their as well isnt it
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Been on to the main dealer today, they do an aftersales bracket which does the job but, I think, differently to the one shown in your pictures.
They should have it in tomorrow morning.
Apart from that, we got the back lights working and new windscreen wipers. Maybe able to get an MOT before the end of the week, I hope!
Thanks for all your help!
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thats super Wendy!!!
nice one! i bet you cant wait,
regards
Chris
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good to here you got it sorted.
sounds like you'll be on the road for the new year, brill.
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Hi Wendy
sorry to read about your exhaust problems :evil: I think it is about time some of our UK friends paid a visit here - your exhaust and brackets are easy to get and sooooooooo much cheaper than UK. Come on Chris, organise a rally in the Czech Republic :!: :!: (actually, we have one, with about 100 of our little friends taking part)
Graham
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If you didn't get the brackets or they were not suitable there are new ones on eBay now!
here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-126-BIS-EXHAUST-FIXING-BRACKET-GENUINE-FIAT-NEW_W0QQitemZ4600781541QQcategoryZ10382QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
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Graham,would it take one or two seats on a plane to fit a 126 in :lol: or do you think it would fit in the overhead storage compartment then I could take it on as hand luggage :D