What happens when your flex pipe breaks?
If there’s a crack in your flex pipe, it will cause an excessively noisy engine. Your pipe might be producing a hissing or tapping sound that can get louder when the generator speed is increased.
Can I drive with bad flex pipe?
Can You Drive with a Bad Flex Pipe? Yes, you technically can, but that doesn’t mean you should. A cracked or leaky pipe not only makes driving harder but it may also damage other parts of the vehicle.
How much does it cost to replace a flex pipe?
A factory replacement part is about $477, and a Walker replacement part is about $141. The total cost to complete the job would be about $597 using factory parts and about $261 using aftermarket parts. This engine is a V-6 and the flex pipe is part of a sturdy y-pipe that joins the two exhaust banks.
What do I need to replace my exhaust flex pipe?
Exhaust Flex Pipe Replacement Flex pipes can be a short bolt-on unit with flanges on either end, which makes replacement fairly simple. Sometimes, flex pipes are built into a larger exhaust assembly. On some engines, the flex pipe may use slip joints with a clamp at one or both ends; requiring the need for some exhaust tools to replace well.
Can a damaged flex pipe cause serious damage?
Here is an example of what a damaged flex pipe and a new one look like: Occasionally customers will ask do i really need this piece and the answer is YES you do! Not having a flex pipe installed can cause serious damage to your exhaust system such as breaking bolts, flanges, and even the exhaust manifold itself.
What do you need to know about flex pipes?
A flex pipe is flexible piece of pipe that allows the exhaust system some flexibility. Flex pipes are an essential part of any front wheel drive vehicle and on most all wheel drive vehicles. Not having a flex pipe installed can cause serious damage to your exhaust system such as breaking bolts, flanges, and even the exhaust manifold itself.