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.
C8 rear silencer
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.