Can you reattach an exhaust?
If your exhaust has a small hole or crack, you might think that you need to replace the whole thing. Using our range of bandages and accessories, as well as our Gun Gum Paste, you can fix holes and cracks on different parts of the exhaust system – from the tailpipe to the catalytic converter.
What to do if your exhaust pipe breaks?
Because the muffler and the piping have been held together with the exhaust clamp for so long, they may not come apart easily once the clamp is removed. Spray some rust penetrator where the two pipes meet and try to work them away from one another until they slide completely apart.
How do you connect the exhaust pipe to the muffler?
Slide the exhaust pipes together. Slide the pipe from the muffler over the existing exhaust pipe. The muffler should rest directly below the rubber eyelets its mounted to, so the eyelet should hang straight up and down when the pipes are joined properly.
Where did the exhaust pipe break at the catalytic converter?
The exhaust pipe broke off at the exit of the catalytic converter. I searched on the forum and found that this is typical this age of the car. Previous post suggest to remove the cat. However, it is my daily driver with the family and I want to keep the exhaust smell to minimal.
What can I do to stop my muffler from leaking?
Spray exhaust sealant on the ends of both pipes. Spray exhaust sealant on the pipe coming from the exhaust and the pipe it will connect to on the muffler. This will help establish a seal between the pipes and prevent any exhaust from leaking at the joint. Refer to the instructions on the exhaust sealant to know how long to let it cure.
Because the muffler and the piping have been held together with the exhaust clamp for so long, they may not come apart easily once the clamp is removed. Spray some rust penetrator where the two pipes meet and try to work them away from one another until they slide completely apart.
The exhaust pipe broke off at the exit of the catalytic converter. I searched on the forum and found that this is typical this age of the car. Previous post suggest to remove the cat. However, it is my daily driver with the family and I want to keep the exhaust smell to minimal.
What can cause an exhaust pipe to fail?
Common exhaust faults which can lead to MOT failure include advanced corrosion, particularly when a leak has developed; missing silencer baffles, which are used to reduce engine noise; and loose exhaust mounts, where the rubber fastenings are missing or shot.
How did the brace come out of my exhaust pipe?
After pulling over I noticed that the brace that holds my exhaust pipe/muffler whatever (the long piece the runs up the bottom middle of my vehicle) was loose and had popped out of the catalytic converter. The brace was gone.