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Is it necessary to replace the 'flex' part of a flex pipe with another flex piece or can you use regular exhaust pipe?
You can use regular exhaust pipe providing it fits and you can bend it into the location.
What is a flex pipe made of?
An exhaust flex pipe is made of layers of woven stainless steel.
Exactly what is the purpose of a flex pipe and what are its components and how does it work?
The purpose of the flex pipe is to give the exhaust some flexibility. On front wheel cars since the motor is mounted crosswise, when you give it gas the motor rocks and would over time break the exhaust pipe or even the exhaust manifold. On rear wheel drive cars, the exhaust pipe can twist which gives the needed flex. As far as components, it is just a woven metal sleeve over a piece of pipe that isn't attached to the ends of the flex tube. The outside woven part allows the exhaust to flex.
What is a exhaust flex pipe?
An exhaust flex pipe is a braided stainless steel pipe that allows for some movement between exhaust pipes (usually around 6-8" long). It is made of interwoven wires of stainless steel. A flex pipe will need to be replaced within the life of a vehicle and a tell tale sign of expiration is when wires are sticking out or loud exhaust can be heard from that area.
Does 1999 eclipse spyder gs have a flex pipe?
If you are refering to the stock exhaust system on a 2.4L 4g64 engine (same engine as the galant) then yes. It is a pipe with a flexible portion in the middle. I know this because my 99 spyder gs convertible just failed inspection for an exhaust leak there.
What is a flex pipe and how does it work?
It is a flexible section of pipe in the exhaust system that helps absorb some of the engine vibrations.
What is a 'flex pipe' what does it do and can it be the reason a 1990 Plymouth Laser engine is really loud?
The flex pipe is a pipe that conects the exhaust manifold to you exhaust so that when the moter shifts it doesn't shake the whole exhaust syster. Yes it can be the reason that you car is so loud.AnswerOR, it is a cheap way to replace a faulty exhaust pipe. Hi, I own a 1990 Plymouth laser also. The flex pipe is on what they call the "J" pipe. It attaches your exaust manifold to your catalytic converter. There is also a brace for the "J" pipe that runs from the pipe right under the manifold and attaches to your engine block. It has been known to cause a hole in the pipe where it wraps around.
It is a type of steel exhaust pipe you can bend like a bending drinking straw can?
it is called flex pipe its kinda expensive
What is an exhaust flex joint on a car?
Some (front wheel drive) cars have a flexible piece of pipe that connects the exhaust manifold to rest of the exhaust system. The length of pipe is designed to allow the engine to rock back and forth on its mounts. Without the flex joint, the movement of the engine would damage the rest of the exhaust system.
How do you repair flex pipe on exhaust?
You need to replace it by welding a new flexpipe in its place. Flex pipes have too much heat to be glued or wrapped.
Where is the oxygen sensor on a 1995 Hyundai Accent?
located on the exhaust manifold just before the flex pipe.
What are the symptoms for fumes in car?
usually an exhaust leak under the hood(exhaust manifold or o ring/flex pipe that fastens to solid pipe).your car pulls air from the front windshield area,and it seeps into it and blows in
