bshoe421

So i have had an exhaust leak for a little while and couldn't find it. yesterday it got worse so i decided to take it to a shop to get it looked at. well they found it in the flex pipe coming off the exhaust manifold. and i don't know what they did but it is a HELL of a lot louder now! it sounds like a damn tractor...

so what are the options... my exhaust is completely stock right now and would like to go aftermarket header and down pipe, but what can i get that could be welded onto my stock cat...and another thing is im kinda low on cash right now so i don't have too much to spend!

and any and all other ideas are welcome!

Jackalope

Is it out of the warrenty?

bshoe421

yup...

Jackalope

Well then your just screwed looking at your sig. I mean I'd say header and DP but your broke soooo...
BUT when you do get some money thats your best bet.

bshoe421

think i should just try and get it welded up for now?...i mean if the price is right i have some money....just can't spend TOO much!

Jackalope

You can't weld the flex pipe cause.... well it flexes! The best thing you could do is see if you can score a used one. In fact I may have an old DP from a Cavi. lying around if you want it its yours.

bshoe421

good point! what about going with a DP with a high flow cat that bolts onto stock...

ok new idea...what if i get a shop to make me a custom DP and weld it onto my cat....would that work?

theneelster

Yep any of that would work. It might actually be cheaper to replace the dp; it's just that the factory cat is a crazy ass cylinder shape. I'd get a vibrant mesh flex joint and have them weld that to the pipe if they can...but since the flex is at the gasket it might not be possible without welding in an extension of some sort.

It's louder because they reached in and pulled some of the flex out to show the hole...It's a common problem for the 2.0's and it's really just bunk design on gm's part.

bshoe421

something like this...

http://www.modernperformance.com/pro...oducts_id=1255

YellowRocketSS

ya bshoe421 i have just my flex pipe if you want it. you would have to get it welded into place. give me like 10 bucks. if your interested

bshoe421

i might just hit you up on that. im taking it to Mervine's on lancaster pike tomorrow after work to see what they say then ill prob PM you! thanks!

TheReaper

FYI By law your emissions parts including your exhaust should be warranted for 10 years. It's in the manual somewhere.

csementuh

iTrader: (18)

I'm almost positive that the emissions equipment is warranted for 8 years by Federal Law... However that would/should only cover the catalytic converter not the rest of the exhaust... Take it to an exhaust shop and they should be able to weld in a new flex pipe for a reasonable price.

bshoe421

ya i thought that only covered the cat...but i picked up a flex pipe from YellowRocketSS and im gonna try and get it welded in today after work!

csementuh

iTrader: (18)

Sounds good. Good luck. That should take care of your problem.

LamboW9

iTrader: (3)

bshoe4241....i have an s/c downpipe i'd sell ya for 50$ and you aint far from me, i can meet you somewhere an give it to you, my flex pipe broke around december and they fixed it with a better flex pipe under warranty and its good to go...leme know

then you can take your broken downpipe and send the cat converter to zzp for a 50$ store credit

bshoe421

^^ already got one but thanks!!

Jackalope

I didn't think of that! If the flex pipe broke its gotta be warrentied cause its made onto the cat! Take it to the dealership.

LamboW9

iTrader: (3)

n/p...just an idea, ya never know how much they'll charge ya to take off the dp and weld the flex pipe on and put it back on...hope it works out for ya

bshoe421

ya i cant get into the shop till wed so i might take it to one of my dads friends that owns a shop and im sure he'll do it for real cheap! i don't even want to drive it right now! it sounds horrible!

LamboW9

iTrader: (3)

i kno the feeling...haha

bshoe421

everywhere i go ppl look like WTF!? it sucks!

Jackalope

Ok I looked and I DO have the one sitting in my garage still. If you want it its your FREE.

bshoe421

thanks jackalope but i picked one up from YellowRocketSS last night and got it put on this afternoon!

Thanks everyone for all the help the cobalt is back to normal! Cobaltss.net FTW!!!!!!!!

CobaltKids

The same thing happened to my 2.4L SS and I was out warranty, and they replaced it. Are you throwing a CEL? Take it to the dealer and see if they will cover it. They covered mine.

oops nvm, didnt read page 2.