Exhaust Pipe problem The exhaust pipe under the car has small holes. Mechanic temporarily taped it. It's noisey and outside car gets hot
Aug 31, 2016 at 8:29 AM
Exhaust Pipe Problem
2002 SAAB 9-3
ANNE BARBER
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if it has small holes it'leaks replace it
Aug 31, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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It's not leaking. It's taped however I plan to replace pipe but I'm told to beware that the mechanic doesn't ruin the catalyt converter. I have no way of knowing.
Also do I replace the entire exhaust system.
Also do I replace the entire exhaust system.
Aug 31, 2016 at 11:24 AM
normally the time a converter has to be replaced is if the pipe is leaking where the exhaust hooks up. in pic is converter for a 2.3L so if leaks anywhere inbetween arrows in pic that will need to be replaced.
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Aug 31, 2016 at 12:06 PM
Thank you. So are you saying in that case both the converter and exhaust system would need to be replaced.
Aug 31, 2016 at 2:45 PM
if the converter has the holes between the arrows or if the flange at rear arrow is cracked then yes. otherwise just the back half.
Aug 31, 2016 at 3:44 PM