The flex pipe on this 2000 VW Passat was damaged on a speed bump. Local muffler shops wanted over $100 to replace it. It made a nasty noise.<\/p>\n
We obtained a replacement pipe from Summit Racing for $13:
\nhttp:\/\/www.summitracing.com\/parts\/JEX-FLX2004B\/<\/p>\n
This joint was exactly the same size as the original.<\/p>\n
I used a reciprocating saw to slice out he old joint cutting through the welds on each end. I then used a grinder to open up the gap until the new joint was a tight fit. Leaving the original welds in place added thickness to the pipe making it easier to weld without blowing holes in the thin pipe.<\/p>\n
I used a MIG welder to weld the front of the pipe in first. Then I had to force the rear pipe into alignment with the flex coupler while I made a tack weld. Then, I finished off the weld around the pipe.<\/p>\n
The repair was surprisingly simple once we found the right replacement joint. It was not available at any local parts store. I already had a welder but I could have bought one from Harbor Freight plus the joint for what the muffler shops wanted to charge to make the repair.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The flex pipe on this 2000 VW Passat was damaged on a speed bump. Local muffler shops wanted over $100 to replace it. It made a nasty noise. We obtained a replacement pipe from Summit Racing for $13: http:\/\/www.summitracing.com\/parts\/JEX-FLX2004B\/ This joint was exactly the same size as the original. I used a reciprocating saw to … <\/p>\n