I had my CAT stolen and I'm in the process of ordering parts to repair it, I have on order a new CAT and a downpipe (they cut it) and an exhaust fitting kit. When they did the dirty deed they cut the backbox band that supports the CAT and this part alone is £50, the bracket disappeared with the CAT but I have the band so I was thinking get the band welded and make up a bracket to attach it to the CAT. I can measure and trial fit this together off the car so it does not appear to be difficult to do, has anyone done it or got any thoughts.
I will also need to change the Lambda sensor from the old downpipe to the new and this it appears can be APITA, if it all goes wrong what sensor should I buy. The general opinion is OE and that's what I would advise if it was someone else's money, the variation in price is substantial so any advice/experience of a particular pattern part would be appreciated.
I have in the boot of my C3 a new backbox strap that I have yet to fit (no its too small for the MG) this is a much more substantial and of a better quality than the MG part and cost me the grand sum of £10, I know the argument C3's are common MG's aren't but given the margins involved it seems a bit spurious .