Opinions / advice.
Some not very bright thieves have stolen the rear part of the exhaust system on my 2022 Fiat Ducato based Knaus Boxlife campervan. Aside from the ‘Engine Check’ light illuminated on the dash, there was no other indication there was a problem, engine sounded normal, ran perfectly.
I had called out ‘ Fiat Roadside Assist’ . The technician plugged in his computer, came with a ‘DPF’ fault code. He advised a blast up and down the motorway to clear out any soot build up in the DPF. Performed as requested, ‘Engine Check’ light stayed on.
A week later, looking to set up an appointment with a Fiat Professional service garage, thought to have a look underneath. Discovered rear exhaust tailpipe + 2 sensors, cables cut off, from rear of DPF/Silencer.
As the cut sensor cables were still plugged into the van, the only item of saleable value would be the plain exhaust pipe, must be 2 - 3m long.
I have contacted one ‘Fiat Specialist’ here in Milton Keynes, he stated “ that’s an insurance job, you will have to replace the whole exhaust system, you won’t get the tailpipe on it’s own from Fiat“. Thousands of pounds mentioned. Hmmm
I have an almost complete exhaust system, catalytic converter, DPF silencer etc. Seemingly in very good condition.
The problem is the section of pipe on the back of the DPF / Silencer, cut off, that has the mounting bosses with the 2 sensors.
There is enough ‘meat’ on the exit pipe from the ‘DPF/Silencer’ for a fabricated bit of pipe with sensor mounting bosses to be welded on.
As I am debating whether to claim on insurance, or pay for it myself, any opinions / advice on who might be able to do this for me, near Milton Keynes.
Some not very bright thieves have stolen the rear part of the exhaust system on my 2022 Fiat Ducato based Knaus Boxlife campervan. Aside from the ‘Engine Check’ light illuminated on the dash, there was no other indication there was a problem, engine sounded normal, ran perfectly.
I had called out ‘ Fiat Roadside Assist’ . The technician plugged in his computer, came with a ‘DPF’ fault code. He advised a blast up and down the motorway to clear out any soot build up in the DPF. Performed as requested, ‘Engine Check’ light stayed on.
A week later, looking to set up an appointment with a Fiat Professional service garage, thought to have a look underneath. Discovered rear exhaust tailpipe + 2 sensors, cables cut off, from rear of DPF/Silencer.
As the cut sensor cables were still plugged into the van, the only item of saleable value would be the plain exhaust pipe, must be 2 - 3m long.
I have contacted one ‘Fiat Specialist’ here in Milton Keynes, he stated “ that’s an insurance job, you will have to replace the whole exhaust system, you won’t get the tailpipe on it’s own from Fiat“. Thousands of pounds mentioned. Hmmm
I have an almost complete exhaust system, catalytic converter, DPF silencer etc. Seemingly in very good condition.
The problem is the section of pipe on the back of the DPF / Silencer, cut off, that has the mounting bosses with the 2 sensors.
There is enough ‘meat’ on the exit pipe from the ‘DPF/Silencer’ for a fabricated bit of pipe with sensor mounting bosses to be welded on.
As I am debating whether to claim on insurance, or pay for it myself, any opinions / advice on who might be able to do this for me, near Milton Keynes.
