Yep Deejay, just looked at the schematics and the downstream lambda sensor is facing inwards so does look like the wire into the loom is for that.
Graeme, if the manifold and cat are ok then I'd do as has been suggested earlier and strip from the back. Don't even try and undo those clamps just grind them off. When you have all the bits laid out then you can make a proper assessment and take it from there. Bobbins and clamps are much cheaper from the mg owners club, buy re the pipe size. If the pipes are salvageable then I would first try an exhaust specialist to see if he can replicate a replacement flexi for you, if not then probably easier to pay MMC dealer for a replacement part, Yes they'll be wearing a mask but hey, might save you lots of grief in the end, /if its all to far gone a librands stainless cat back system is about £600 ish. Get some exhaust assembly paste, good quality from Euro car parts at roughly £8.00 a tube. The L brackets and mounting plates are usually ok but can be ordered individually or as kits with clamps. Good luck with the job and know you're doing the right thing for the car!
Oh! had to add here Get yourself a proper o2 sensor removal tool, Ebay about £12.00, don't need an expensive one for limited use but it will help if you need to remove them.
Last edited by sewin; 09/06/25 04:21 PM. Reason: needed to add information
