How do I know whether I have an exhaust flap?

Stirling Mess · Post by **Stirling Mess** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:16 am

I have a 1995 Freda 2.5 diesel. The exhaust broke yesterday so I need a new one. I was going to buy this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181114139853? ... 1423.l2649 then I noticed that it said that this is not suitable for vans with the winter valve. I've no idea whether I have this valve or not. How do I tell?

One further question: Does anyone know of somewhere in the Reading/Berkshire area that can supply and fit Freda exhausts? I'd rather not have to crawl under the van unless I have to. I tried the main exhaust fitting companies, and they lose interest when you say it is an import.
Many thanks in advance.

Titan1995 · Post by **Titan1995** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:26 am

The "Valve" looks like a bloody great vacuum unit fitted on the exhaust. It is about the size of an oil filter.

Mine was fitted with this device. I have since removed it.

You would notice is as soon as spotted if were there.

As for fitting this company is not far from you:

321 Away Ltd
No.9, Nine Mile Ride
Finchampstead
Berks
RG40 4QB
0800 195 0945
http://www.321away.com

Driver+Passengers · Post by **Driver+Passengers** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:27 am

You may have an "engine warmer" button, mine is below-right of the steering wheel IIRC. Better, you don't have to crawl under the van, just pop your head under, about somewhere in the middle of the side-sliding door. If there is a big lump of metal joining the front and center exhaust sections with a rubber hose about 1/2" connected to it, that's the exhaust valve.

It could probably be removed if you're fitting the whole exhaust in one go as long as you blank off the vacuum hose or disable the solenoid that's under the passy seat.

Stirling Mess · Post by **Stirling Mess** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:29 am

I have a 1995 Freda 2.5 diesel. The exhaust broke yesterday so I need a new one. I was going to buy this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181114139853? ... 1423.l2649 then I noticed that it said that this is not suitable for vans with the winter valve. I've no idea whether I have this valve or not. How do I tell?

One further question: Does anyone know of somewhere in the Reading/Berkshire area that can supply and fit Freda exhausts? I'd rather not have to crawl under the van unless I have to. I tried the main exhaust fitting companies, and they lose interest when you say it is an import.
Many thanks in advance.

crazy uncle gray g · Post by **crazy uncle gray g** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:24 am

You could do a lot worse than contacting these fellas, they have a great reputation
http://www.disctrucks.f9.co.uk/index.htm just north of Andover by a few miles