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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01-June-2004 at 08:07
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29-May-2004 at 13:59
OK - Powerstation have welded mine up, and PikeyM3 has had a temporary repair done on his at a friendly ETB of mine (as PS appeared not to care).
We will both be calling Milltek on Tuesday to plan our next steps! - Won't we Pikey!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-May-2004 at 14:43
Oh sh*t I`m afraid to look at mine. As mentioned above in this thread, it`s been on the car for many miles and been rattling for many miles too! Do I dare put it up on a ramp and have a look!. It did pass the MOT a month or so ago. I`m wondering if mine no longer has a milltek if you know what I mean.....manifolds only left :).
I`d better review the thread and get the likely failing component(s) checked soon.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-May-2004 at 14:20

Another problem with my Milltek guys.

Heard a squeaking from the exhaust - so had up on the ramp and found one of the weld on the centre section hanger brackets had snapped and were rubbing metal to metal. Bent the brackets apart and cured the noise.

Then a day or two ago I heard a further ratting from the exhaust in about the same area. Up on the ramp again, only to discover that the brackets had parted from the exhuast all together and were just hanging on the rubber mounts!

Back to Powerstation I go again!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17-May-2004 at 20:22
Originally posted by kevin kevin wrote:

Simon, I'm sure they will look after you.
What mileage have you put on the Milltek System?
We are behind you.
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1/Spoken to Phil @ Milltek, who was most helpful.
We had a very constructive discussion, which is due to conclude tomorrow, after he's discussed my problem internally.

2/About 17000Kms (remember the speedo was intermittant for a short while -ahem! - so could be a little bit more - but not by much)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-May-2004 at 22:02
Simon,

I'm sure they will look after you. What mileage have you put on the Milltek System?

We are behind you.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-May-2004 at 22:01
Originally posted by pottsy pottsy wrote:

Probably last word on this subject -


Wrong!
Just checked mine on the ramp, and quess what? The weld on the front of the middle box is blowing!

Got the numbers, will call Milltek Monday.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09-May-2004 at 13:06
Probably last word on this subject - |milltek were true to their word - exhaust replacement arrived exactly when promised looking new and bright with the promised extra weled slider strengthening.
On the car now (Thanks to Supertyres in WGC - excellent service as well). Sounds brand new, feels great and slid around wonderfully all yesterday (sorry officer, not used to the power, I promise it wasn't deliberate).
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06-May-2004 at 19:19
The way I pussy foot around it will probably last forever.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06-May-2004 at 19:11
nice to hear they would sort it out if any problems occured kevin.hope yours lasts out.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06-May-2004 at 16:53
Well I've had my smugness removed. MOT yesterday, passed but advisory on weld cracking on exhaust!

Still, lifetime guarantee, just effort getting round to getting it rewelded.

Re: Milltek, that attitude is so welcome in a world where it is increasingly absent.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06-May-2004 at 16:47
Originally posted by kevin kevin wrote:

Cheers Dale, I have msbm094 & 244x2 so I will call tomorrow to see if mine is double skinned.
Update after I called today, I ended up being too busy yesterday and forgot to call them.

Anyway, I spoke to the General Manager.

Basically, mine was manufactured in Sept 2003 and is one of the single skinned one's. It's the 5 digit number that is important and not the MSBM09x as that is the part number.

In summary he said they have experienced problems caused by the panting Pottsy referred to. The majority of problems have been with cars used on track days which is why they upgraded to double skins. He also mentioned the next evo which is the addition the brace at the front of the front silencer, which Pottsy is getting. He did mention that it was going out today. Obviously grounding on lowered cars doesn't help.

Anyway because I did say I would summarise, if I do have a problem and the car is off the road, they will double skin it etc, if I send it back to them.

Very helpful and pleasant chap. Most importantly they do appear to want to stand up and be counted if there is an issue.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2004 at 23:00
but it's true...but it's true
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2004 at 22:33
Originally posted by kevin kevin wrote:

Hey...I follow Spurs....well I did when I was younger, much younger.


That's what they all say
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2004 at 22:27
Hey...I follow Spurs....well I did when I was younger, much younger.

Opps.... way off topic... I'll get my bags
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2004 at 22:22
I just think the filter was written by a Spurs fan!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2004 at 22:13

You see that's what comes of talking about none car related subjects on a car forum.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2004 at 22:09
My clever wifey has solved it. North London Football Team...Red & White, play at Highbury but the filter is too strict. A.R.S.E.N.A.L

Sorry I got confused by football on the MPower forum
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2004 at 21:59

I'm lost now too.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2004 at 21:52
Originally posted by therealmccoy therealmccoy wrote:

****nal Champions

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