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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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Y-Pipe Repair?

Hey guys, I got one for ya that I haven't ever seen mentioned. While pulling apart my car today I noticed that there is a huge gouge from a rock or something in my fairly new WSP y-pipe. It is still sealed, but I'm sure it is effecting flow. Since I will have it off is there a good way to fix this? If necessary I guess I can get the area cut out and a new one welded in, but I'd prefer just bumping it out.
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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I would call WSP and ask them what to do about it..
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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How big is huge? post a pic if you can and we might have some ideas.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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Cut and weld
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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Did someone say weld....







Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by MyGreenMax94
Did someone say weld....







Old Mar 13, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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Pics coming tomorrow...
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Pics coming tomorrow...
awwe, well thats no fun now is it??
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Sorry, and I just came in from working on it, too...I have a buddy who does body work...He's gonna weld some puller studs to it and try to pull it out. His price...A case of beer.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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thats pretty cheap.. good luck!!!
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