Fiesta 2006 Exuast Blowing

[adam_pryor]

Hi,

My 2006 fiesta freedom sounds like the the exaust is blowing on the flexi joint, how hard is this to replace?

Also

My Mpg has been really low since the day i have got it, i drive sensibly as trying to get it up, avrages 24.5 to 26.5 mpg, can anyone here help?

Thanks

Adam

[davethefish]

currently getting 38 mpg in my 2006 1.4 ghia.

with a mix of town and 'A' roads.

24-26 mpg seems a bit low...do you do all city driving in traffic?

but i did notice how corroded the exhaust system tubing was, when i was re-fixing some loose heat shield over the silencer.

(the aluminium shield and steel nuts holding it in place suffered from galvanic corrosion leaving a hole in the heat shield.

fixed with larger washers and high temp rubberised silicone sealant to separate)

when the exhaust does go i'll get a complete system, as it's pretty rotten right up to the down pipe.