2002 Fiat Punto, 100k miles, 1 week of test, needs new Cat manifold

[doubleyeller]

Well the MOT was booked for tomorrow, but on my way home today, she suddenly started roaring like a tank! At the side of the road, two old ladies started crying: "The invasion's on! The Germans have arrived!" 

 

The point is, the CAT has come away from the manifold, and might be repairable. If not, used ones are available for £30 upwards. I can't be arsed, it's never really grown on me this!  On the plus side, she's had a new gearbox and thermostat in the last year, and seems worth saving. 

 

[Kiltox]

What engine is in it?

[SiC]

Manufacturer    Fiat

Model    Punto 1.2

Colour      Grey

Vehicle Type      Car

Fuel Type      Petrol

Engine Size    1242cc

I'm guessing this would be a suitable donor for a certain panda?

[Kiltox]

Hmm yeah either that or the cat/manifold from the Panda could just go on this

[SiC]

Probably the more sensible choice. I have been very tempted to buy a cheap ECU, virgin it and then make you a derisory offer

[Kiltox]

Urgh train is £70 and takes forever, I'm out

 

If anyone needs parts for this give me a shout

[rainagain]

The CAT manifold splint on my OH's Stilo (same size engine but the 16V version), it welded up no problem

[sierraman]

I've found with cast iron manifolds, you get them welded up and it often cracks again. Breakers might yield a replacement. That's what I did last time. The first time I did one a replacement manifold was unobtainium.

[Supernaut]

I remember helping my dad replace the manifold / cat on one of these a few years back. It was an 02 reg 1.2 5 door too (but it was that nice dark red they do).

 

It was a fairly nice job to do, plenty of space to work in the engine bay. Bloody awful car otherwise, though.