help! car sounds like a tractor

catho_monster · 02-10-2006 1:12pm #1

i could do with some advice
i have a 00 fiat punto
5 mins ago it went from driving fine to sounding like a tractor
any ideas why?
the aa will be out eventually but i'm killing myself here wondering how much this is going to cost to fix...
thanks

Razormac37 · 02-10-2006 1:33pm

It's probably your exhaust, pop into fast fit and they'll have a look at it 4 ya

crosstownk · 02-10-2006 2:19pm

Could be the exhaust alright, but it could also be that one of your plug leads is knackered or one cylinder isn't firing. Is the engine running smoothly or is it vibrating a lot? If it vibrating then it could be that one cylinder is down.

catho_monster · 02-10-2006 2:22pm

yeah, aa came out and told me that nearly the whole exhaust unit needs to be replaced...it broke somewhere near the top of the car...

razormack, where's my nearest fastfit? i'm in rathmines...

any ideas how much this will set me back??!

crosstownk · 02-10-2006 2:32pm

There's a fast fit in Donnybrook, or you could try Advance in Walkinstown 01 450 7775 or Advance in JFK industrial estate 01 450 4622. Give them a buzz and they'll give you an idea of the price and whether or not they are in stock.

Lex Luthor · 02-10-2006 3:08pm

The flexi section on my exhaust at the front blew out last week on the Alfa. Alfa were looking for €550 to replace inc labour. :eek:

Was able to source an OE front section from Alfashop in the UK inc shipping for €220. Local Advance P fitting it tomorrow at 1hr labour.

Its a dealer only part :mad: (apparently not in the UK)

catho_monster · 02-10-2006 4:11pm

oh sweet lord.
seeing as i was booked in for a service and getting my timing belt replaced next week, this is looking very expensive and i wonder if the bloody thing is worth putting the money into.
magic-bank-loan-wand, anyone?

mloc123 · 02-10-2006 4:23pm

Nevermind, didn't read above posts.

help! car sounds like a tractor

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