HOW TO REPAIR AN EXHAUST PIPE?
Car exhaust system, which is installed between the exhaust muffler and the exhaust manifold, so as to reduce vibration and noise. What is more, it is very convenient to install and it can extend the life of car exhaust system. It is mainly used for light vehicles, mini vehicles and passenger cars, the main material of its structure is stainless steel.
Common Failures in the Exhaust Pipe
We are going to talk about how to make sure that there are failures in the exhaust pipe. When the car exhaust system is blocked or failed due to some accidents, the corresponding symptoms will appear according to the severity of the blockage and the problems of the exhaust muffler and the exhaust header. Therefore, it is a necessary prerequisite for scientific diagnosis and troubleshooting to notice the failures in the exhaust pipe by symptoms.
For example, if we notice that the sounds of our car are louder than usual, it may be caused the problems in the exhaust muffler or the exhaust muffler tip. Also, if there are black stains indicating a leak of exhaust gases, chances are that there is a leak in the exhaust pipe. The good news is that the right repairs are relatively easy and can be effective for a long time to avoid expensive repairs, which is far more financial. This is a simple repair that takes about 30 to 60 minutes to complete. Furthermore, in most cases, the material required in the repair can be found around the house and it’s a cheap or even free.
Materials Needed in the Repair of the Exhaust Pipe
These materials needed in the repair of the exhaust pipe and the exhaust muffler include gloves, flashlight, floor jack, muffler repair tape, safety glasses, safety jack stands, screwdriver, stainless steel hose clamps, soda can which is empty, steel wool, tin snips, wire brush.
Tips of Repairing the Exhaust Pipe
1. We should use the floor jack to raise just one side of the the vehicle, keeping the tires on the passenger side on the ground.
2. Then we can use the safety jack stands to secure the vehicle in the air, which will give us enough space to move around under the car.
3. After that, we should locate the exhaust leak on the vehicle. Often, the damaged portion of the exhaust piping will be facing the ground due to the most exposure. If not, we can start the vehicle and listen for the exhaust leak.
4. The next step for us is getting the exhaust piping warm and heat it preferably over 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. In this step, we should take a piece of steel wool to cover the damaged area of the exhaust pipe. After which, we can apply the repair tape to the area.
6. In the next step, we should fix the empty can around the exhaust pipe firmly.
7. After all of these, we should start our vehicle for 15 minutes to allow the adhesive on the repair tape to activate and adhere to the exhaust pipe.
Finally, we should take some tests to check completion of repair. After removing and lowering the vehicle to the ground, we can start the vehicle and take it for a test drive. If the engine is quiet and and the exhaust pipe sounds smooth, the repair will be completed and effective.
