Fabia 3 Exhaust Common Issue

[Polaris]

Just to be helpful, because it fooled me. 

 

My exhaust pipe started making the "I need a new exhaust!" noise. I could smell fumes and knew it was somewhere near the middle. 

 

So went to my local garage who put it on the ramp and pointed out a rusted clamp where the front and back pipes join. Fifteen quid later, replaced and gixed. 

 

Apparently they see this all the time on Fabias, along with equivalent Seats and Audi. 

[AGFalco]

2 hours ago, Polaris said:

a rusted clamp where the front and back pipes join

The Sleeve type one with the two nuts/bolts

If you want it to last then it helps if you spray them with VHT paint once a year.

I do mine every Autumn.

 

Thanks. AG Falco

 

[Ootohere]

It is very common, and they are very crap parts VW source. 

[KenM]

Thanks Polaris and AGFalco for pointing out the problem and solution. You've probably saved a few Fabia owners a bit of dosh!