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JivingDaddy wrote: Kwik-Fit quoted 495 to change the whole system. Ouch. :S
My 54 plate has the same rusty exhaust (no holes yet) and cat rattle. I had better start saving :blush:
Check the small heat shield slightly further along the exhaust pipe. These are fastened on with clips similar to jubilee clips at the factory... And rust through and allow the shield to vibrate badly.
I replaced mine with stainless jubilees and have no rattles at all now
Regarding getting the plugs out use a bit if heat from a blow lamp. It comes out easy peaty then . Don't forget to take filler plug out first, cos it is no good draining down only to find you can't get filler plug out!!!
Thanks to all for their feedback re both the filler plugs and exhaust.
Re the plugs, I'll get a 1/2 to 3/8 reducer (and spare gaskets ready for when I put them back).
Re the exhaust, it is definitely the heat shield. Held together with nuts and bolts. They've stretched and I can rattle the shield by hand. May just sort that for now and fit a complete exhaust replacement when the weather improves.
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