C3 Exhaust Tailbox Bracket (replacement)

[greenhills]

Hi All,

 

I noticed a rattling/vibration noise from the rear of my 2005 C3 Desire (1.1i petrol).

 

Upon further inspection it looks like a bracket that supports the exhaust tailpipe box at the very rear of the car has rusted through.

 

The tailbox is still being held in place, but I suspect that won't last much longer.

 

I'd like to ask if it is possible to buy a replacement bracket, and if so what should I be asking for.

 

Also, any pointers/recommendations to where I could buy one online would be greatly appreciated. (rough price would be useful too).

 

Is this something a motor factors store would stock ?

 

Thanks in anticipation

[Johndouglas]

During the past few months I've replaced the rear box on two of our cars. On both old silencers the hangers were substantially welded and weren't likely to come away from the silencer. Rear boxes are supposed to be free to move because between the two or three hangers welded to the box, there are heavy-duty rubber blocks holding everything to the underside of the car. Usually, it's the rubber blocks which disintegrate rather than the hangers. Also it's normal to be able to take hold of the tail pipe and move it from side to side. If it's a worry to you let Kwikfit or similar look at it.

[greenhills]

Thanks for the reply John.

 

for info, it does not look like the hangers, this is a U-shaped bracket that is fixed to the underside of the car and the rear box "sits" on it (if that makes sense)

 

Thanks again

 

During the past few months I've replaced the rear box on two of our cars. On both old silencers the hangers were substantially welded and weren't likely to come away from the silencer. Rear boxes are supposed to be free to move because between the two or three hangers welded to the box, there are heavy-duty rubber blocks holding everything to the underside of the car. Usually, it's the rubber blocks which disintegrate rather than the hangers. Also it's normal to be able to take hold of the tail pipe and move it from side to side. If it's a worry to you let Kwikfit or similar look at it.

[paul.h]

Just been looking on the Citroen Service website (www.service.citroen.com where you can register and view the same parts drawings as your dealer. You can also pay for additional information.) and the part is available from Citroen.

[iannez]

Its the strap around the back box that the hangers are attatched to that snap's. the strap comes with the back box. can not be bought on its own. i've done a few where i have cut off the bottom of the strap and welded whats left to the back box.