[Shotimes] ATX Flex-pipe leak

[Steve Tatro]

Okay, so I searched the Forum and there are a number of people using the generic flex pipes from JC Whitney (and wherever).

Guess all I need to know is what size (diameter, body length, overall length) I need.

Also, these appear to come with clamps.  Is this a reliable way to connect exhaust pieces or should the entire system be welded?

Also, if exhaust parts can be clamped, is there any reason mufflers can't be clamped on in a similar fashion?  I just assumed exhaust parts were always welded together.  Shows how little I know about exhaust!

Oh, and any special tools recommended to cut exhaust tubing?  Or do I just have at it with a hacksaw?

Thanks for any advice.

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 175k miles
Monroe, Ohio

-- Steve Tatro <stevetatro@netzero.com> wrote:
Well, my leaky exhaust turns out not to be the flange gasket, it's the flex pipe itself.

Local Car-X said it's an expensive piece, about $225 for the part alone.  They'll install it for next to nothing, so I'm out the door for $250ish.

They also mentioned my mufflers (original, 11 years and 175k miles old) are finally starting to rust through.

They carry Dynomax mufflers, so I may just have them installed ($60 each labor included).

Any ideas how I might save a bunch of money on a flex pipe?  $225 seems like highway robbery for a flexible piece of pipe that has no purpose other than to provide some "slack" in the system.

Thanks,

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 175k miles
Monroe, Ohio
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