How much does a front flex pipe cost?
A flex pipe replacement costs anywhere between $50 and $100.
Do I need a flex pipe on my exhaust?
Flex pipes are an essential part of any front wheel drive vehicle and on most all wheel drive vehicles. Not having a flex pipe installed can cause serious damage to your exhaust system such as breaking bolts, flanges, and even the exhaust manifold itself.
How does exhaust flex pipe work?
Flex pipes allow the engine to move and not crack or rupture what would otherwise be an inflexible metal exhaust pipe. Flex pipes are typically found where the exhaust manifold meets the downpipe or mid-section of an exhaust, which is closer to the engine than to the exit tailpipe.
How do you know if your exhaust flex pipe is bad?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Exhaust Pipe/Tube
- Excessively loud exhaust making hissing sounds. One of the first symptoms of a problem with the exhaust pipe is an excessively loud exhaust.
- Smell of raw gasoline from exhaust.
- Decrease in power, acceleration, and fuel efficiency.
- Hanging or dragging exhaust pipe.
How hot does an exhaust flex pipe get?
The exhaust pipe muffler temperature is usually between 300 to 500 degrees, but they are also known to handle higher temperatures of up to 1200 degrees. Extreme exhaust temperatures can destroy the catalytic converter.
Where does the exhaust flex pipe go?
Downpipe straight into a muffler, then a flex after the muffler, then the long side pipe at 45° out towards the rear jacking point. There’s a hanger at the rear of the muffler (to the driveshaft support cross member) and then a second hanger would be added at the end of the side pipe.
Can you clamp a flex pipe?
Clamp-on exhaust flexi’s don’t need welding. They can be clamped into place and removed for easy replacement.
Can a broken exhaust cause check engine light?
An exhaust leak will likely trigger the check engine light as well due to the fact that it can cause poor readings from the oxygen sensor. As the name suggests this sensor monitors exhaust for oxygen levels.