jmcardamone Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Ok guys. 89 Pathy SE, v6 manual. LIMITED BUDGET!!!! (Broke as ____) Ehaust Pipe came apart where the Y Pipe comes togeter into the Pipe going into the Cat. The Dogears Seperated (not Rotted), the Pins Came Out. I was Thinking of the Following.. Grind off the Remainder of the Pins and Either 1. Drilling them Out, and Replacing them with Bolts, OR keep the Pins there and getting a Buddy to Mig or Tig weld the Whole Assembly back together. UNLESS someone has a Better Idea. Its the ONLY exhaust Leak on the WHole dang truck. Everything from that point back is almost Brand new! Help here would be appreaciated. Im leaning on Drilling and Bolting, as its cheaper than paying the buddy 20 bucks to weld it, and its Removable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoViking Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Id say drill then bolt.... and put lots of anti-seize on it if you choose to ever undo it.... pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 I say weld it and forget it. If you need to remove it someday use a hacksaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Get it welded. The $20 for a quick and solid fix is worth the time drilling, cussing, and ending up with a leak anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Ditto on the welding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 two words..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pathman Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 So what did you end up doing welding or bolting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcardamone Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 ahh. The question Arises.. I Drove the Pins/Bolts/whatevers out with a AirChizel with a Punch attachment on it. Replaced the gaskets and used Grade 8.8 Bolts to hold it all together. Then I coated te welds with Hightemp JB. All Good! my Buddy wanted like 50 Bucks to weld it, so i told him to go suck an egg..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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