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

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

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

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

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

Remember to order a bracket.