VW Golf3 TDi-Rear silencer removal

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Mon 26 Mar 2007 14:57
VW Golf3 TDi-Rear silencer removal - Tony Soprano
I need to replace the rear silencer on this car,but although you can buy just that section,I cant see where the join is.A while ago when the car was on a lift,a mechanic told me the only way to replace that section was to either drop the axle and replace the whole thing,or cut the silencer out with a hacksaw and weld a new section in.Is he talking rubbish?I just looked now and I cant see any join between the back silencer box,and the next section further down which is like a square shaped box section.Im guessing the only other way is to hacksaw off the silencer,and then connect new one to remaining pipe with clamps.Any ideas?
Tony
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Mon 26 Mar 2007 16:40
VW Golf3 TDi-Rear silencer removal - piston power
Not too sure with your car but have replaced loads of silencers over the years and the original system came like your describing because when built the axle was fitted last!, however you can cut it and replace just the rear silencer but make sure of the bore size or you will have to sleeve it or weld it. good luck
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Mon 26 Mar 2007 17:01
VW Golf3 TDi-Rear silencer removal - George Porge
If you compare the new silencer with the existing you should see a few pimples around the pipework where you cut the old tailbox off.
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Mon 26 Mar 2007 18:07
VW Golf3 TDi-Rear silencer removal - jc2
Many manufacturers make a one-piece factory system but supply in several pieces for service.If you buy the service parts it should be obvious where to cut and fit the new part with the connector supplied.
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