So, is it repairable (temp fix)? And if it is, whats the best way to do it?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Guys, im after some suggestions on the best way to repair this exhaust pipe that has snapped off just before the rear box. Normally i would just
replace the whole exhaust but it is on Mrs shortie's car which is currently up for sale and in light that the value of the vehicle is pretty low,
spending £200 etc on an exhaust that we wont get back on the sale is a bit annoying.
So, is it repairable (temp fix)? And if it is, whats the best way to do it?
Thanks for any suggestions.
simples 
Thats shagged you won't make a safe repair that will last more than two minutes.
got a welder?
I cut back the bits that are knakered to good pipe and clean up the box end and weld in a new short straight section.
having done the tin can version, which lasted as long as the rest of the car, I would still recommend a welded section for peace of mind and, easier
to sell if the prospective buyer looks underneath,....
hth
I think it is possible to repair with a welder and some patience. MAYBE it will be possible to buy a pipe reducer which will slide into the
cat/silencer a cm or 2 and then sleeve over the old pipe section. Weld around the reducer and that will probably last a good couple of years again
depending on the abuse it gets....
EDIT: Not in the UK but gives you the idea: linky
[Edited on 22/8/11 by AndyGT]
fibre glass will sort that...! it will smoke for the first heat cycle, but then it will settle down and be absolutely fine for ages... Just support the backbox, and then wrap the wetted out fibreglass around the joint, and smooth it down to ensure a seal.
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Originally posted by AndyGT
I think it is possible to repair with a welder and some patience. MAYBE it will be possible to buy a pipe reducer which will slide into the cat/silencer a cm or 2 and then sleeve over the old pipe section. Weld around the reducer and that will probably last a good couple of years again depending on the abuse it gets....
EDIT: Not in the UK but gives you the idea: linky
[Edited on 22/8/11 by AndyGT]
I wouldn't have thought there's enough there to use any sort of jubilee clip-on repair thingy. I've welded something exactly like that before by cutting some little bits of strip to 'bridge' the crap edge and welding them on - say little 5-10mm bits cut off some 30mm strip, enough to go all round the pipe.
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Originally posted by twybrow
fibre glass will sort that...! it will smoke for the first heat cycle, but then it will settle down and be absolutely fine for ages... Just support the backbox, and then wrap the wetted out fibreglass around the joint, and smooth it down to ensure a seal.
How about a tight fitting tube inside to take the strain, and then the above methods to seal it......
Plenty of metal on the box to weld to so you should be able to sleeve it back to the pipe. Get down to the exhaust centre skip and find slightly larger pipe and slot it then use fire gum and a clamp.
Cheers for the advice guys.
Are we serious about using fiber glass or am i being blagged? Will it withstand the heat etc?
£200, is it a ferrari?
Last few times ive bought back boxes/midsections theyve been about £15-35
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Originally posted by aka_shortie
Cheers for the advice guys.
Are we serious about using fiber glass or am i being blagged? Will it withstand the heat etc?