C8 rear silencer

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C8 rear silencer

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I need to replace rear silencer on my C8 2.0 petrol, and so far got quoted some ridiculous money for it ~£220 just for parts. I consider that a simple rip off.
Any advice how to find a cheaper solution?
I can find cheap Synergie rear silencer but not sure if they match.
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not sure on the price but if you look up BOSALS web site you can get the BOSAL and O/E part No's., which might be usefull
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I checked Bosal and they make exhaust only for diesel models 2.0 HDi and 2.2 HDi. Nothing for petrol C8. I found the same problem when I was checking Kwik-Fit, etc.
They do have parts for Synergie and old Ulysse and prices for these are very reasonable. However, can I use them?
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Post by MikeT »

You should get a more reasonable quote from an independant exhaust centre if you want them to fit it. Failing that, have you tried GSF or Euro Car Parts? Then there's all the local motor factors dotted around the industrial estates or high streets.

If you search ebay for Citroen exhausts, you should also find many online businesses that you can contact directly. That's how I got my cat' for the Ford at under £50 whereas the Kwik-Fit group wanted over £200.
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Post by mips »

MikeT,
I tried all of that. Searched ebay, googled Internet, visited a number of local shops and none of them was able to supply rear silencer for C8 petrol. Local shops can only supply main dealer part (>£200) - no alternatives. The same story on ebay and Internet - I can find plenty of rear silencers for petrol Synergie, 806, old Ulysee, but nothing for their new versions C8, 807 or new Ulysee.
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have you enquired about getting a custom stainless steel one made ? its usually a lot cheaper than dealer prices.
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maybe the diesel one on BOSALs site will fit a petrol as well,

were abouts are you, as im in east sussex and i have a couple of new genuine pug exhaust rear boxs, some of the pug boxs cross over to citroens
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Post by xantia_v6 »

I would not recommend fitting a diesel silencer to a petrol engine, as the characteristics of the exhaust pulses (at light throttle) are different, and a diesel silencer can be too resonant.

I looked at http://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk . They don't list the C8 on their website, but it would be worth giving them a call.
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