Exhaust Pipe Repair

Inkyturbo · Post by **Inkyturbo** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:21 pm

I've tried many things, and nothing seems to hold. What is the best way to patch an exhaust pipe?

brianp · Post by **brianp** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 6:32 pm

I'm not sure. My muffler was so full of holes I just had it replaced, instead of trying to patch it.

Gasoline Fumes · Post by **Gasoline Fumes** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 8:31 pm

I've used sheetmetal and hose clamps before. But it always leaks a little.

takza · Post by **takza** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 6:43 am

THE END IS NEAR......

http://www.tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=177[/u]

Inkyturbo · Post by **Inkyturbo** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 4:35 pm

*Shudders*
Looks like I might have to do that too, at least from the cat back. How is the Bosal unit?

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 9:15 pm

I bought a new pre-fabbed one from the auto parts store, came to like $88 for a cat-back without muffler.

you can buy the whole sytem though, down pipe, cat, mid section, and muffler.

I think what the tercel could use though is a resonator.

Mosquito · Post by **Mosquito** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:27 am

Gasoline Fumes wrote:I've used sheetmetal and hose clamps before. But it always leaks a little.

This was always my cheapy fix--you probably could get some sort of heat-resistant sealant that would make it airtight, too.

But, I'd just replace with good steel. Don't go to Midas or Meineke or any of those crap chains--they use super low grade parts. Just not worth it to go back every spring for a new muffler, even if it's free. . . . .

shogun · Post by **shogun** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 3:04 pm

replace the piece of pipe remember exhaust gases are harmful for your health, and in the winter shure as hell that you haver your windows up

dug320 · Post by **dug320** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:02 am

A TEMPORARY fix.

Aluminum screen from window. Silicone sealant (bathtub stuff works, your choice of colour). Run engine until muffler is warm. TURN OFF engine. Cut screen larger than hole and spread silicone all over screen. Apply over hole and press evenly to ensure good contact and seal. Wait 20 minutes and turn engine on. Check for leaks and were ever they occur put on more silicone.