740 rear silencer upside down

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Stuart Gray, May 7, 2004.

  1. Stuart Gray

    Stuart Gray Guest

    I went to Kwikfit to have a new cat back system fitted on my '91 745. The
    rear silencer is fitted upside down and looks terrible. It took 3 visits to
    get something done, which included driving back to get them to tighten up
    the U clamps which they had forgotten to do etc. etc. and one more to
    another Kwikfit to get an answer, which took a while to get. Hopefully
    tomorrow they will get it right, when even more hopefully the new parts
    arrive to try again.. What a company. Bright side is that the system cost
    £80 to fit. But at what a cost in time, inconvenience etc. I've taken a few
    shots with my camera just in case.....
    Anyone else seen a Volvo 740 with the rear silencer having the S shaped
    tailpipe at the top of the silencer at the back? Thought not, LOL.
    BTW, first depot even blowtorched the new over axle bit to make it fit the
    rear silencer - upside down.....
    How much water do you think I could collect in the rear when it can't blow
    out? couple of pints I reckon....

    Stu.
     
    Stuart Gray, May 7, 2004
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  2. Stuart Gray

    Graham W Guest

    Not being judgemental or anything, but I'm not sure I entirely understand
    the concept of going out of your way to own a high quality car, then going
    to an exhaust outfit so renowned for their low quality products and general
    lack of expertise in any form.

    Graham W
     
    Graham W, May 9, 2004
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  3. Stuart Gray

    Stuart Gray Guest

    Call it lack of funds....... : (
     
    Stuart Gray, May 9, 2004
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  4. Stuart Gray

    James Sweet Guest

    Why don't you order a decent exhaust system and make up for the price by
    installing it yourself? It's really pretty simple, you only need a few basic
    hand tools and some ramps.
     
    James Sweet, May 10, 2004
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  5. Stuart Gray

    Graham W Guest

    Ahh, that explains it then. Well, don't do it again! ;-)

    GW
     
    Graham W, May 11, 2004
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