T5 Exhaust

[yddiz]

Just wondering has anyone had any exhaust modification carried out on a 2.5 TDI and what was it, as I am thinking of doing some, thanks.

[yddiz]

Just wondering has anyone had any exhaust modification carried out on a 2.5 TDI and what was it, as I am thinking of doing some, thanks.

looks like nobody has modified their exhaust yet.

[mikinoz]

looks like nobody has modified their exhaust yet.

I have not done it yet but soon plan to have the manifold cracking welded, the cat removed and most likely the rear muffler cut out as well. Time is not on my side but.

[yddiz]

You will have to excuse my ignorance but what is manifold cracking, is it a cracked manifold is this a common occurrence with the T5 is it more cost ?

[Transporter]

Indeed, about $1200 to get the manifold replaced. The welding could be temporary solution. Here is the thread about it http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...tml#post696569

[Ivo]

Have a look here in a UK T5 forum> PPTuning Exhaust System Arrived! - VW T4 Forum - VW T5 Forum

[T5Pete]

If I start shipping stuff over I'll prob be bringing some manifolds over too as i hear this is a common prob.

[yddiz]

How does one know when the manifold is cracked, apart from getting visual confirmation ?

[mikinoz]

fumes in the front of the cabin when idle and general fumes around the front of the vehicle.

[Cousin]

fumes in the front of the cabin when idle and general fumes around the front of the vehicle.

And in particular when reversing (don't ask my why, but that's when I noticed it the most) and black soot around the airbox on left hand side looking into engine bay


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[yddiz]

well in that case I'm safe at this point untill I hunt down some type of manifold from europe.