stew
06-09-2005, 17:47
Hi all. :)
I have a magnex (i think) stainless steel cat-back exhaust system on my hybrid at the moment (relic of previous owner/s) and have just splashed out for a lovely new supersprint manifold and decat pipe (both T304 stainless steel). When driving today i noticed the exhaust tone had changed once the system was hot. During inspection of the exhaust system i notcied that the front box (middle section) was leaking!!!!! How is this possible with stainless steel? Anybody else had problems like this before? :?
**NOTE : My car isn't decked and hasnt had any abuse from me over speed bumps or other objects!*** (Unless martin can enlighten me! LOL)
Anyway, it needs to be fixed or replaced - can i weld the leaking hole/join with a mig or arc welder? Will this fix the problem and last a while? or am i better just getting a new stainless steel cat back system to compliment my new manifold and decat. If so which system would you recomend?? - im looking for a 3" or 3.5" tailpipe exit!
Cheers,
Stewart
I have a magnex (i think) stainless steel cat-back exhaust system on my hybrid at the moment (relic of previous owner/s) and have just splashed out for a lovely new supersprint manifold and decat pipe (both T304 stainless steel). When driving today i noticed the exhaust tone had changed once the system was hot. During inspection of the exhaust system i notcied that the front box (middle section) was leaking!!!!! How is this possible with stainless steel? Anybody else had problems like this before? :?
**NOTE : My car isn't decked and hasnt had any abuse from me over speed bumps or other objects!*** (Unless martin can enlighten me! LOL)
Anyway, it needs to be fixed or replaced - can i weld the leaking hole/join with a mig or arc welder? Will this fix the problem and last a while? or am i better just getting a new stainless steel cat back system to compliment my new manifold and decat. If so which system would you recomend?? - im looking for a 3" or 3.5" tailpipe exit!
Cheers,
Stewart