strimmer_13 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Hi I'm after a Haynes manual for the above as Ive got a 2006 1.8tddi at 75ps which is a slug and not helped that the flex section on the cat side of the exhaust is broken. So I need to take the cat off and either replace the flex section with those universal sections you see on the bay, or the whole cat. I'm trying to be tight and after paying the local garage £140 to not fix my brakes recently I'm having a go myself. I see they are on the bay and other sites but was wondering if somebody had one they ain't using I'd buy before heading over to the bay. What I want is either the manual or advice on how hard it is to get the cat off as the last time I was under it, it looked like I wouldn't get a weasel behind the block to get the bolts out. That and I'm about as clued up as a drunk skunk when it comes to cars, but willing to have a go as I'm as tight as a ducks ***, but can't find any info on the Ford forums and don't want to join one to do the usual one post wonder and never go back. Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) you can cut the old flexible bit out and weld a new one in or clamp on without removal alignment is a big issue on the floor they run like a bag of spanners or stall wont start leave 20min run ok cam sensor needs changing Edited November 29, 2020 by Saltings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Yea the bendy bit is just past what I guess is the subframe going upto the turbo/manifold. I can't cut it off in situ as I can't get a cutter up there apart from maybe a dremel but that would use a few dozen discs 😅 was hoping to get it off and weld the new section on for a more permanent fix. Not even you tube has this, but I'm guessing this is a focus engine, so would the lay out be the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: Yea the bendy bit is just past what I guess is the subframe going upto the turbo/manifold. I can't cut it off in situ as I can't get a cutter up there apart from maybe a dremel but that would use a few dozen discs 😅 was hoping to get it off and weld the new section on for a more permanent fix. Not even you tube has this, but I'm guessing this is a focus engine, so would the lay out be the same? yes focus engine de tuned remapped lightning fast 75 ps to 130 something focus st the nuts should undo ok paint them with oil or spray on white grease £ shop a day or two before removal new gasket use best diesel dearer more responsive higher mpg cleaner exhaust city diesel junk gums up injectors or add 100mls two stroke oil to £20 worth lay your exhaust out sandbag or what you have it dont moove position / jig cut out weld in flexi bit if you were nearer i would do it for you o by the way blank the egr valve plate £3.00 evilbay more responsive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 Ordered egr plate, definitely getting it remapped as its too slow, all I want to do is hit 70mph without sounding like a tank and needing a hurricane behind me to get there 😂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Not sure how you getting on but I use this forum now and again. just saved my wallet after the alternator mounting bolt wore through intercooler pipe ! https://fordtransit.org/forum/ have a search see if it throws anything up ? Regards Agriv8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Kinda sorted, just waiting on a day where I can get under the swine and get it changed. Got to pop to west wales in 2 weeks and I ain't doing that journey sounding like a boy racer 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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