[Shotimes] ATX Flex-pipe leak

Tue, 10 Feb 2004 10:51:28 -0500

Clamping just makes it easier to change them again later.  If you have
to.  After cutting and rewelding a couple times you'd end up having to
add material so everything will go together again.  On the other hand,
welding is the best way to avoid exhaust leaks.  Assuming a competent
welder, of course.

Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan

shotimes-admin@autox.team.net wrote on 02/10/2004 10:34:05 AM:

> 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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