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I want to replace my first cat back exhaust - Any guides? 11

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ALL of my hangers have snapped on my mk7 2011 fiesta 😞
Really I need to replace the full exhaust but I'm going to leave the manifold/cat in because I cannot afford even a cheap one and I'm told that aftermarket cats are BAD quality unless you pay good money.

I've never tackled an exhaust before though so I could really do with a guide. 
I'm just fitting a standard exhaust, nothing fancy.

I did search on google and youtube but couldn't find anything for my car

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    Honest advice - pay a fitter with garage tools and a car lift £30 to do it.  Not worth the hassle of laying on your back wedged under the car trying to get everything lined up and sealed.

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    8 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

    Honest advice - pay a fitter with garage tools and a car lift £30 to do it.  Not worth the hassle of laying on your back wedged under the car trying to get everything lined up and sealed.

    I would like the challenge of it though. Plus I've just lost my job so even if I can get away with only paying £30 labour. It's still £30 that I could do with 

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    You can buy new hangers if the rest of the exhaust system is still good and you need to save money

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    6 minutes ago, DaveT70 said:

    You can buy new hangers if the rest of the exhaust system is still good and you need to save money

    It's far from good it's on the verge of getting holes/leaking esp the backbox 

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