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tomcat · 22nd February 2007, 23:54

This is a strange question, but bear with me.

Does anyone know if the exhaust on the diesel Civic is the same as the petrol.

The reason for asking is, I had a petrol Civic as a hire car, and was really impressed, so quite fancy one for my next car (currently have an Accord Diesel). However, when I tried to put it on my driveway, I discovered that part of the exhaust was catching, almost to the point of grounding on the driveway (entrance to drive goes up the public footpath, then down towards the house, so there's a slight peak on the drive).

The part of the exhaust that is catching is the silencer type of box, which is directly below the drivers door (hangs down lower than the sills). Don't know if anyone is able to compare between the 2, but if anyone can help, it would be appreciated.

TTDegs · 23rd February 2007, 00:53

hi tomcat, and welcome aboard

talk about starting off with a difficult one!

The exhausts are definately different at the very back - but that itsn't the part that is causing you a problem

I would imagine that as far as the front silencer they would be similar (unfortunately), but it is only a guess I'm afraid

Charley Farley · 23rd February 2007, 09:01

Hi Tomcat

Just a Thought, but I would hazard a guess that the exhaust bore on the diesel will be a larger diameter to provide better gas flow, they tend to be fitted to turbo diesels.

Charles_Harding · 23rd February 2007, 11:06

I think a little note to Honda Uk should be able to sort that one.

Nothing negative there, so you're bound to get a reply!

"Lady H reckons that I'm 42 around the chest, 51 around the waist, 97 around the golf course and a nuisance around the house!"

Charles H.

tomcat · 23rd February 2007, 12:43

Looks like a might need to use the angle grinder (on the driveway, not the car).

I can get the car onto the drive by reversing, but can't then put it in the garage, as I can't open the doors.

Hopefully, I can figure something out, as I was really impressed with the Civic, and it would be my 4th Honda (previous cars, Accord Type-R, CRV, Accord Tourer).

elfa7 · 23rd February 2007, 13:21

I'd move house

22nd February 2007, 23:54	#1 (permalink)
tomcat Valve Cap Join Date: 5th February 2007 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Clearance This is a strange question, but bear with me. Does anyone know if the exhaust on the diesel Civic is the same as the petrol. The reason for asking is, I had a petrol Civic as a hire car, and was really impressed, so quite fancy one for my next car (currently have an Accord Diesel). However, when I tried to put it on my driveway, I discovered that part of the exhaust was catching, almost to the point of grounding on the driveway (entrance to drive goes up the public footpath, then down towards the house, so there's a slight peak on the drive). The part of the exhaust that is catching is the silencer type of box, which is directly below the drivers door (hangs down lower than the sills). Don't know if anyone is able to compare between the 2, but if anyone can help, it would be appreciated.

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Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 486 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Tomcat Just a Thought, but I would hazard a guess that the exhaust bore on the diesel will be a larger diameter to provide better gas flow, they tend to be fitted to turbo diesels. Last edited by Charley Farley; 23rd February 2007 at 13:45.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	hi tomcat, and welcome aboard talk about starting off with a difficult one! The exhausts are definately different at the very back - but that itsn't the part that is causing you a problem I would imagine that as far as the front silencer they would be similar (unfortunately), but it is only a guess I'm afraid

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think a little note to Honda Uk should be able to sort that one. Nothing negative there, so you're bound to get a reply! *"Lady H reckons that I'm 42 around the chest, 51 around the waist, 97 around the golf course and a nuisance around the house!"* Charles H.

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tomcat Valve Cap Join Date: 5th February 2007 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looks like a might need to use the angle grinder (on the driveway, not the car). I can get the car onto the drive by reversing, but can't then put it in the garage, as I can't open the doors. Hopefully, I can figure something out, as I was really impressed with the Civic, and it would be my 4th Honda (previous cars, Accord Type-R, CRV, Accord Tourer).

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'd move house