Hi everyone (again!) as you can see, I have a bit of a project going on with my mate's 1998 Escort estate (1800 TD) I have got to replace his rear box on his exhaust, as it is nearly hanging off! I have the part, just need a bit of guidance on how to remove the old one (Heard that they can be a bit of a pig to get off) What sort of tools will I need, and what's the easiest way of freeing up the old rear box? Thanks : )

Should be an exhaust clamp. Undo that, pull the box off the rubber hangings and start twisting and pulling and maybe even a couple taps with a hammer to loosen it.

When you refit the new one, bit of exhaust sealer and away you go.

Should be an exhaust clamp. Undo that, pull the box off the rubber hangings and start twisting and pulling and maybe even a couple taps with a hammer to loosen it.

When you refit the new one, bit of exhaust sealer and away you go.

Sounds easy! Should I jack the car up, or just try it on the road? (Don't fancy the car falling on me with all that twisting and pulling.......) Thanks : )

Yea jack it up and put an axel stand infront of the rear wheel. May be easier to take the rear wheel off too

Yea jack it up and put an axel stand infront of the rear wheel. May be easier to take the rear wheel off too

Many thanks. I'll give it a try tomorrow, when I pop round my mate's : )