JayBob 6 Posted May 2 Hi all Whilst test driving the Cortina after bleeding the brakes today, the exhaust rear section broke (due to age) 😖, so I'm going to have to source a new one. Are the exhausts for the pinto engined mk 3 and mk 5 interchangeable? I can see exhausts for those available online but no mk4s. Cheers Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 747 Posted May 2 Yes but rear box is different between saloon & estate ( tailpipe is longer/different shape on EST. Rest is same. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayBob 6 Posted May 2 Thanks Craig. Any tips for fitting it? Never done an exhaust before! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 747 Posted May 2 (edited) gets car high as poss to let axle hang down then corkscrew that piece through between axle & body. Fit all pieces loosely & adjust before final tightening. Good rubbers too is a good idea if old ones are splitting,lube them with WD 40 etc to help them slip on. Edited May 2 by sheffieldcortinacentre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markymarkthree 178 Posted May 3 Also use some exhaust sealant when joining the 2 pipes. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayBob 6 Posted Thursday at 06:30 AM Thanks to all for the tips!  I'm guessing separating the old section at the flange is going to be tough. What's the best way to deal with that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 747 Posted Thursday at 11:56 AM Angle grinder slit the pipe just past the joint & remove, then slit the remainder & it should spring slightly apart ( if not open up with a thin chisel/screwdriver) then slid short bit of. Sand the pipe to allow new piece to eaierly slide on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
