0
Can a hole in a car exhaust pipe be welded and still be safe to drive?
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
There might be rules and laws involved in this, but generally when a pipe gets a hole in it corrosion is the reason and a replacement is cheaper and the correct way to do it. If the pipe had some mechanical damage like driving over a sharp object a weld repair is possible and can work fine. Nothing lasts forever.
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can a hole in the exhaust cause the car to stall?
No, it will just make the car loud.
How will a hole in the exhaust affect fuel consumption and power output?
It will have a negligible effect on anything except your health. Carbon monoxide will enter the passenger compartment and could possibly cause you to either have an accident or do serious physical harm. Driving a car with a hole in the exhaust is dumb. Carbon monoxide is orderless and tasteless and you will never know it is present. Get this fixed ASAP and only drive with all windows open. The above is not entirely true. A hole in your exhaust WILL affect your car's performance. 1) The loss of 'Back Pressure' in the system will affect the effective 'Scavenging' of the exhaust fumes, because motor manufacturers spend millions of pounds/dollars 'tuning' exhaust systems to make them efficient. 2) In those cars fitted with Fuel Injection, a hole could interfere with the readings of the system's Oxygen (Lambda) sensor, thus resulting in poor fuelling, poor power etc. 3) Air entering the hole and mixing with unburned fuel in the system could cause a 'Backfire', damaging the exhaust even more. 4) It can cause damage to your cataluytic converter (if fitted)...these are EXPENSIVE to replace. Extra Extra Again the above is still not strictly true 1) Back pressure is what racers andmodders want to minimise, manufacturers do spend a lot of money but often have to compromise, this leading to not so effective systems. 2) Only if the hole is before the sensor will it affect the readings 3) Very littel air could enter a hole, again depending on where it is, if your car is backfiring, theproblem could be elsewhere, unlikely to be hte ingress of air through a hole in the exhaust 4) Again it could only damage the cat if it before the cat in the system, after the cat will not affect it at all. Cheers
How do you fix hole in exhaust between catconverter and muffler?
If the pipe is in good enough shape you can weld over the hole, BUT If there is one small hole rusted in the system it is a good sign the pipe is rotted. There will be many other holes soon. There are probably more holes than you know about. You will probably have to have an exhaust shop put in a new pipe for you.
How can i fix a broken exhaust pipe it broke right in half..like a pole split in two. i have no welder?
The truth may hurt,(your wallet), but u cant fix that. even if u did have a welder, the danger of exhaust leak is due to a hole is not worth it. Just buy a new one.
Can a hole in the heart found when the baby is still in whome be a sign of a chromosomal abnormality?
A hole in the heart is present in every baby while in the womb. The hole acts as a shunt to bypass the blood going to the lungs (which can not be used in the womb). In normal development this hole is shut by a flap (that eventually seals) when the baby takes its first breath.
How does one repair a hole in a Borla exhaust?
To repair a hole in a Borla exhaust try taking vehicle to a reputable muffler shop. Popular opinion states that having the hole welded will work but make sure the after market repairs are legal in your state.
How do you fix an exhaust leak on a 1999 Ford Taurus se?
Fixing a leak depends on where the leak is and the severity. An exhaust connection could be loose or a gasket is bad. If there is a hole in a pipe there is a possibility that the hole can be welded, taking care to stay away from fuel lines or anything flammable.
Is it bad that the radiator's exhaust pipe has a hole?
Radiators do not have exhaust.
What are shaved tail lights?
the tail light is removed and a patch is welded in the hole
Can you drill a hole in dual exhaust?
Yes! Then you would have triple exhaust.
Can you have a hole in your exhaust and still pass Missouri safey inspection?
I doubt a holed exhaust will pass. Apart from an increase in engine noise, as the exhaust is not working properly, exhaust fumes could seep into the interior of the vehicle - affecting badly anyone inside the vehicle.
Why would there still be a very strong exhaust smell with the windows down after a cracked manifold has been repaired?
There might be a hole in the silencer boxes.
Where is the drain hole be located on a 2000 kia sportage exhaust?
there should not be any drain holes in an exhaust
Why do you smell fumes from your 92 dodge shadow?
you could have a small hole in your exhaust between your engine and your muffler....you can patch the exhaust or replace your exhaust
What could cause a leak in the exhaust pipe of a 2002 Lancer?
Exhaust gasses are escaping through a hole or rotted section of exhaust system
Would a hole in car exhaust make vehicle missfire?
No
Would a hole in a cars exhaust use more petrol?
no
