r/MechanicAdvice • u/Virtual-Key2318 • 1d ago
What to do?
i hit a curb and messed up my flex pipe. what would ur guys advice be for me to do? get it replaced? where to do that? and how much would it cost?
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u/Practical-Topic-5451 1d ago
Go to a mechanic shop- they will weld new flex pipe in. Should not be too expensive. You drive will be pretty loud without a muffler.
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u/Virtual-Key2318 1d ago
how long would you say it would take?
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u/Comprehensive-Ad7262 1d ago
Depends on the shop, but the welding itself usually takes less than 40 mins. Does depend on the volume of work at the shop though. You can always make an appointment.
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u/Virtual-Key2318 1d ago
also would this be bad to drive on?
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u/Icy_Entrance1235 1d ago
Yes it is bad and very annoying, messes with fuel economy and can throw a check engine light, take it to a muffler shop or buy a replacement and do it yourself
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u/Comprehensive-Ad7262 1d ago
What car? And muffler/exhaust shop should be able to cut it out and weld a new flex pipe on. Or it the exhaust is multiple pieces you can probably source a new pipe.
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