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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 07:09 AM
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header wrap on a y-pipe - fix a hole/leak

i think my y-pipe has a leak in the flex joint. will header wrap cure this ?
Old Feb 3, 2002 | 07:13 AM
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 07:53 AM
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no.. you have to replace the flex section
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Air would still manage to seep out without a doubt.
Old Feb 3, 2002 | 08:16 AM
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no.. you have to replace the flex section
is that a common thing to do? replace the flex section? can amuffler shop perform that ? thanx pa.
Old Feb 3, 2002 | 08:21 AM
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is that a common thing to do? replace the flex section? can amuffler shop perform that ? thanx pa.
is the y pipe new? it has a warranty. you can get the manufacturer to replace it.

yes muffler shops can handle it..


i think a new section costs like $75-$110 installed.. not sure on the price.. those numbers are in my head..
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is the y pipe new? it has a warranty. you can get the manufacturer to replace it.

yes muffler shops can handle it..


i think a new section costs like $75-$110 installed.. not sure on the price.. those numbers are in my head..
no i had it for a while. will check with the muffler shop though. thanx.
Old Feb 3, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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Contact Warpspeed performance, www.warpspeedperformance.com and they can fix busted Y pipe flex sections, no matter who made them at first.
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Contact Warpspeed performance, www.warpspeedperformance.com and they can fix busted Y pipe flex sections, no matter who made them at first.
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