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Offline compaqxp

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Exhaust Pipe Repair
« on: August 28, 2011, 06:38:19 PM »
If it not one thing it's another a few days after having work done on the front end my car now sounds like that of a 17 year who thinks their Honda Civic has 300hp.

Took a look as sound as the car sounded different, and the exhaust pipe split right in half just behind the catalytic converter so now the lowered end of the system is nonfunctional and all exhaust is coming out mid car.

I'm not replacing the whole pipe on the car and it's not like I'm surprised this happened and just hate having a car that sounds so loud.

Will their be any negative things to come of driving it like that for a few days? Or will the car still work fine? Will any damage happen happen to anything on it?

I'm getting a friend to weld it back together in a few days I just need to know if I should drive it or not because if not I'll find something else.


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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2011, 06:40:47 PM »
You might notice a lack of torque if the exhaust leak is large, but other than the noise it should be fine until it's repaired.  You may want to keep the windows closed unless you enjoy inhaling exhaust fumes.
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« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2011, 09:45:25 PM »
It could affect the emissions computer.
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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2011, 11:38:42 PM »
I had something similar happen to my truck. It ran just fine, but was loud. Clamps & welding are the only way to go to repair it. Be prepared to buy some length of pipe. An exhaust pipe expanding tool might prove handy.

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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2011, 07:16:44 AM »
You say split, as in down the pipe? Or did it break off completely?  My son's Neon broke off, I went to Auto Zone and bought a small section of pipe and clamps, quieter than ever now. If it just split open, try muffler tape, works great.

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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2011, 07:39:51 AM »
I'm not sure if a Civic has a stainless steel exhaust system, but if it does, that makes the welding process a little touchy.

It's been a while since I've replaced an exhaust system, but if it's rotted out at all, I've usually gone ahead and replaced the whole damn thing (from the CC on back). Otherwise, it just becomes a patchwork thing that just buys some time, and not much else.
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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2011, 08:47:48 AM »
Oil can and some hay baling wire....that was my Daddys' exhaust repair kit.

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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2011, 08:52:39 AM »
If it was me, I'd just go to the Pull-A-Part and grab an exhaust from another VW and clamp it on the car, but you probably want to re-sell your car at some point.
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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2011, 09:10:40 AM »
I'm not sure if a Civic has a stainless steel exhaust system, but if it does, that makes the welding process a little touchy.

It's been a while since I've replaced an exhaust system, but if it's rotted out at all, I've usually gone ahead and replaced the whole damn thing (from the CC on back). Otherwise, it just becomes a patchwork thing that just buys some time, and not much else.

Oops, misread the part about the Civic. You're driving a Jetta or somesuch.
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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2011, 03:27:49 PM »
I'm not sure if a Civic has a stainless steel exhaust system, but if it does, that makes the welding process a little touchy.

It's been a while since I've replaced an exhaust system, but if it's rotted out at all, I've usually gone ahead and replaced the whole damn thing (from the CC on back). Otherwise, it just becomes a patchwork thing that just buys some time, and not much else.

That's the exact BEST thing to do. Once one part fails, the rest is soon to follow. I will typically hang onto the catalytic converter just because of the expense. The rest of the system doesn't cost all that much to replace, especially if one does it themselves, which it's really not that difficult.
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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2011, 03:41:53 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions everyone :)

...you probably want to re-sell your car at some point.

Haha, not really. All my cars a driven to they're worn out or written off, whichever comes first.  :p

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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2011, 04:04:07 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions everyone :)

Haha, not really. All my cars a driven to they're worn out or written off, whichever comes first.  :p

My goal for this car is 500,000km. It's at 336,000Km now.

Or they're totaled out.

Compaq, you DO have a history of crashes. 'Fess up, dood.  :-)
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Re: Exhaust Pipe Repair
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2011, 04:21:03 PM »
Or they're totaled out.

Compaq, you DO have a history of crashes. 'Fess up, dood.  :-)

Yes, I know.  :p

That's why I said Written-off. I guess there is a difference between the two but I use them interchangeably.