[Shotimes] HELP with exhaust leak (WAS: HELP with radio static)

[Paul Nimz]

I would suggest that you use stainless steel bolts and regular steel nuts.
Sometimes the SS will gall and become impossible to remove.

And an eBay search for "exhaust flex pipe" comes up with the cheapest I have
seen.  You still need the flange though.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>; "Steve Tatro" <stevetatro@netzero.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] HELP with exhaust leak (WAS: HELP with radio static)


> Steve:
>  The flex pipe flange gasket is part #F3DZ-5E241-A from Ford or Walker
> #31532.
> I used stainless steel hardware and replaced all the bolts/nuts/washers at
> the flange. They came off in pieces anyway! Lowes carries all the
stainless
> fasteners you need. Just bring the old stuff with you to match up.
>  Be aware that the flex pipe can decay from the inside and still leak. My
> wife's 93 ATX had this replaced at 150K miles. I got a used one from a low
> mileage 95 ATX I found in a junk yard. Otherwise JC Whitney carries a nice
> selection of stainless steel exhaust flex piping. You will need to weld
your
> flange on to the JC Whitney piece.
> .
> .
>
>
>   I get under there and have a little look-see, and there's steam forming
at
> the exhaust flange (where the y-pipe meets the flex piece - ATX remember).
> Much like when you can see your hot breath in cold weather, this must be
> "steam" from the hot exhaust hitting the cold air.
> >
> > No wonder the car's been acting funny down low, as if there's no
> backpressure ;^)
> >
> > So, I guess I need a new gasket.  Judging by the rusted old hardware, I
> should probably replace that too.  Problem is, I don't know what this
stuff
> is called, or where to get it.
> >
> > Is this AutoZone stuff or should I spend my retirement account to buy
OEM
> parts?
> >
> > Thanks as always,
> >
> > Steve Tatro
> > Red/Black '93 with 175k miles (and a holey exhaust)
> > Monroe, Ohio
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