Tris
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 06:45 PM |
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DIY changing back box on BMW mini
Hi all,
Mother in law has an 05 reg BMW mini one which I've been looking after. The back box has now gone on it, and it would appear that I could save
myself about £70 by eBay/DIY route, rather than taking it to the local exhaust centre.
Problem is that I've got no lift/ pit - has anyone attempted something similar with just axel stands, or is it just easier to give it to the
pro's ?
Cheers
Tris
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JAMSTER
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 06:58 PM |
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these are cat back i think you will pos need the bracket for the back box two. not two bad to do
BMW MINI ONE 01-06 Exhaust Rear Back Box | eBay UK
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flak monkey
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 07:03 PM |
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Did the one on my Cooper S with just a couple of jacks and an angle grinder and some spanners.
I replaced the whole rear section, cat back, with a new genuine system that I paid less than £50 for from ebay...
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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britishtrident
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 07:44 PM |
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If it is typical BMW the OEM back box has a bolt on hanger hook bracket the aftermarket back boxes sometimes ome complete the Hooks welded on
---- but check when you order as the it will be impossible to salvage the old one.
ISTR system will be one piece not unlike the original Mini however it follows later Rover practice in having a 2 bolt flange joint aft of the
cat --- get a new gasket and have a couple of suitable M10 stainless steel nuts and bolts handy.
Buy Paets Buy have an online exhaust illustrated catalogue and are good for price BuyPartsBy
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Tris
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 07:55 PM |
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Thanks for the replies - will order one off ebay and have a go  (note to myself to install an inspection pit / lift into the next house !)
Cheers
Tris
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britishtrident
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 08:13 PM |
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Remember to order a bracket.
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