I have a Town Ace Extra 2 litre turbo diesel auto circa 1990. Rear section of exhaust needs replacing and have been told that parts have to be imported and as such quite expensive. Are there any alternative parts or UK suppliers

- (#8263) Simon Pimlett, 1 Feb 04 14:39

One word (Or rather one word and an abbreviation):
BBC Spares.
You could try your local Toyota Dealer, but as you say, they could be quite expensive - and take an eon to get here!

- (#8263) Al Bickley, 1 Feb 04 16:31

Or go for a complete stainless steeel replacement.

- (#8263) Clive (Bristol), 1 Feb 04 16:44

i have located what seems to be power flows latest web site www.topgear.co.uk/powerflow.html

i have heard good things about this system and i intend to have one fitted to my ace soon, full stainless steel system for £240.00
- (#8263) dennis, 1 Feb 04 18:32

sorry guys got above wrong

powerflow web site is www.powerflow.uk.com

you can get a list of dealers and find your local dealer

dennis



- (#8263) dennis, 1 Feb 04 19:02

240 sheets for a full system? Sounds alright! I got one made for my Austin Maestro van a few years ago and that was nearer 300!
One question though. When I was replacing the Antifreeze this afternoon, I noticed underneath the braided bit at the bottom of the downpipe. Do they do this bit as well?

- (#8263) Al Bickley, 2 Feb 04 15:53

Yes but not with a braided bit, they use a flexi joint, that looks like it is built to withstand the flexing of the continental shelf. The exhaust will be custom made to your fixing points, no off the shelf bend it to fit jobs from Powerflow. As long as you go back once a year for a check up you are covered for life, rubber hangers are included in this.

- (#8263) Clive (Bristol), 2 Feb 04 18:03