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Cars by Model Type => 1st generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Matt_P on October 29, 2003, 11:00:01 AM

Title: Vandals
Post by: Matt_P on October 29, 2003, 11:00:01 AM
A neighbour of my sister in law who happens to own a nice 1st Gen Rx7 has had expanding foam sprayed up his exhaust... Is this gonna be replace the exhaust system job and if so how much is he looking at? any help or advice would be appreciated!

Matt P
Title: Vandals
Post by: RX-7_SEUK on October 29, 2003, 11:06:37 AM
I hope he doesnt have to replace it....big ££££\'s!  Rotechniks do a replacement, have a look at their site:

Rotechniks (http://www.mazdarx7.co.uk/index2.htm)
Title: Vandals
Post by: maximtaylor on October 29, 2003, 11:18:43 AM
What I would do:

Shove a metal rod up the pipe to clear a basic path through for gas, get a fire extinguisher ready at the back of the car and start the engine.

The exhaust should melt/blow/burn the crap out hopefully!!

Regards

Max
Title: Vandals
Post by: Matt_P on October 29, 2003, 11:32:14 AM
worse thing is the **** who did he will most likely get away with it and even were they caught i doubt they will have to pay anything towards it! i really hope he dont have to replace it.. its a lovely looking car, just a shame certain elements of society dont show more respect for peoples pride and joy :reallymad

Matt
Title: Vandals
Post by: RX-7_SEUK on October 29, 2003, 11:44:46 AM
Always the way i\'m afraid mate.  Mine is safe as houses, locked up in a garage in the middle of the country!
Title: Vandals
Post by: bill shurvinton on October 29, 2003, 11:52:22 AM
See if acetone or petrol will dissolve it.
Title: Vandals
Post by: MikeLMR on October 29, 2003, 12:00:55 PM
you can buy stuff to remove expanding foam

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=24412&ts=28514

you might need to take the back box off to soak it in the stuff but its cheaper than a new one
Title: expanding foam
Post by: gyrpere123 on November 10, 2003, 08:39:55 PM
go to any pvc trim company that supplies the window companies in your area and ask for a tin of foam gun cleaner, this will break it down but you will need to stand the exhaust  on end and allow the cleaner to soak in overnight keep topping it up and do it out side were its cold then it wont evaporate as quick then turn it over and repeat. Also keep trying to shove something in to it, its not hard when set and with a little time it will come out. The cleaner costs about £3.00 if that. Hope this helps MARK.