Hello
I have many, many questions lol, please help me^^

I have a Ford Focus MK1 1.8L 2000 Model and it had it's MoT in January. I was told that the exhaust was blowing.
Today I checked it out because the rattling was annoying me now and I found that my Central and Rear boxs wear blowing and leaking. I found this out by covering up the back box exit with my hand to find that water sprayed out from both boxes. They are both extremely rusty too.

Now I'de really like to attempt to repair this myself as it doesn't look too hard according to this link:
http://myfordfocus.com/how-to/cat-back.htm (Assuming it is correct?)

But what is confusing was it is telling my to saw off the Back Box from the Central Box before the rear suspension.
Is this correct?

Then this led me to wondering how would I connect these parts together on the new set?
Do I need some sort of glue or clamp?

It is also meantioning that I'll need a new Gasket, but was wondering if I could re-use the old one?

Here are the parts I'm looking at:
Back Box: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160468385739&category= 21654
Central Box: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150480021996&category= 21654
Neither meantion anything about connecting each part together or in need of a new gasket.

If I went to a garage, roughly how much would this all cost to get it done?
If it's cheaper to DIY, then I'll do it.

I really need these questions answered. I've got some experience on repairing cars but this is my first exhaust.
Thanks

 

Hi mate, i think you'll need a new gasket to make a seal between the centre section and cat - the old one will be in the same condition as your exaust by the sounds of it!

You'll need some exhaust sealing paste too, making sure you get an air tight seal between the back box>middle section>cat, new clamps and maybe some new rubber hangers depending on the condition of the old ones.

Should be pretty strait forward to get on, its getting the old one off thats a funking barsteward...!

I think the centre section and back box are a complete unit from Ford - replacements are in two sections so if the back box goes, you can saw it off and replace that one bit, rather than everything.

But, if you doing both, you'll only need to disconnect from the cat and then fit the new one (unless the back box runs between the body and the axle - i can't remember).

Good luck

 

Thanks mate, thts helped me make a better idea of it.

But how much do you think it would be to get done if I went to garage roughly?

 

Wouldn't say more than 50 squids worst case scenario, depends how much they charge per hour and if you supply the parts really. It's not that hard to do but if you're doing it on your own and unsure, ring a local garage and ask them for a price.
Then you can decide if you want to roll around smashing your old rotten exaust off all day, or pay some to do it for a few quid...

 

Yeah I good idea, I was gunna ring around on Monday when I get a few days off work. Then decide if its safer for the extraŁ they are charging.

Cheers mate