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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Look what I found:(

I knew I had an exhaust leak, i just didnt know it was this bad......

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how the heck did this happen? I never hit anything.

Im just going to weld it shut. should I replace the o2 sensor?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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damn!!

time for some headers!!
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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holy bung
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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I wouldn't try to weld that. That needs replaced.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Duct tape it. You'll be fine.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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I'd use that as a reason to get long-tubes
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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You got any enemies? . . That looks like a sawzall did that haha
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by str8t six
damn!!

time for some headers!!
X2
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Your o2 must be real accurate like that.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Broken hangers?

Just blame it on Isaac and maybe the government will buy you a new one.
 

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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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holy crap!
i bet that sounds wonderful
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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Holy crap batman!!! I wouldn't waste the time welding it, you'd be better off just replacing it.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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minor issue. id weld that, wrap it the best i can with another sheet of steel and weld that on to help with strength. remember its Stainless Steel.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 01:44 AM
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Was someone interrupted while trying to steal your cats?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by vista461
Was someone interrupted while trying to steal your cats?
Kinda makes ya wonder , don't it.^^^

If my meager memory is working....once upon a time, maybe read it on another forum. IDK? ANYwho, to the OP, might want to check the tranny & engine mounts or cross member. It/they maybe worn out/ broken and that is placing extra strain on the exhaust as a result.
 
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