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You need to replace it by welding a new flexpipe in its place. Flex pipes have too much heat to be glued or wrapped.
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Is it necessary to replace the 'flex' part of a flex pipe with another flex piece or can you use regular exhaust pipe?
You can use regular exhaust pipe providing it fits and you can bend it into the location.
What is a flex pipe made of?
An exhaust flex pipe is made of layers of woven stainless steel.
How much to repair Toyota Sienna front flex exhaust pipe?
You can get a replacement part from RockAuto for about $65 and have it locally installed for under $100.
Exactly what is the purpose of a flex pipe and what are its components and how does it work?
The purpose of the flex pipe is to give the exhaust some flexibility. On front wheel cars since the motor is mounted crosswise, when you give it gas the motor rocks and would over time break the exhaust pipe or even the exhaust manifold. On rear wheel drive cars, the exhaust pipe can twist which gives the needed flex. As far as components, it is just a woven metal sleeve over a piece of pipe that isn't attached to the ends of the flex tube. The outside woven part allows the exhaust to flex.
What is a exhaust flex pipe?
An exhaust flex pipe is a braided stainless steel pipe that allows for some movement between exhaust pipes (usually around 6-8" long). It is made of interwoven wires of stainless steel. A flex pipe will need to be replaced within the life of a vehicle and a tell tale sign of expiration is when wires are sticking out or loud exhaust can be heard from that area.
Will your car pass inspection with a bad exhaust flex pipe?
A car that has a bad exhaust flex pipe will not pass inspection in any state that requires it. The pipe will need to be fixed before the car is inspected or it will fail.
How do you repair a flex pipe 2001 Volkswagen Passat?
You need a welder the flex pipe part and a saw and a car lift.
What is a flex pipe and how does it work?
It is a flexible section of pipe in the exhaust system that helps absorb some of the engine vibrations.
What is a 'flex pipe' what does it do and can it be the reason a 1990 Plymouth Laser engine is really loud?
The flex pipe is a pipe that conects the exhaust manifold to you exhaust so that when the moter shifts it doesn't shake the whole exhaust syster. Yes it can be the reason that you car is so loud.AnswerOR, it is a cheap way to replace a faulty exhaust pipe. Hi, I own a 1990 Plymouth laser also. The flex pipe is on what they call the "J" pipe. It attaches your exaust manifold to your catalytic converter. There is also a brace for the "J" pipe that runs from the pipe right under the manifold and attaches to your engine block. It has been known to cause a hole in the pipe where it wraps around.
It is a type of steel exhaust pipe you can bend like a bending drinking straw can?
it is called flex pipe its kinda expensive
What is an exhaust flex joint on a car?
Some (front wheel drive) cars have a flexible piece of pipe that connects the exhaust manifold to rest of the exhaust system. The length of pipe is designed to allow the engine to rock back and forth on its mounts. Without the flex joint, the movement of the engine would damage the rest of the exhaust system.
Where is the oxygen sensor on a 1995 Hyundai Accent?
located on the exhaust manifold just before the flex pipe.
