1982 Ford E-Series Van y pipe repair

1982 FORD E-SERIES VAN
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BLOVE1344
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1982 Ford E-Series Van V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 103K miles

How do I repair a 'y' pipe with pin holes?
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Apr 7, 2010 at 3:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It if has pin holes in it from rust, the only thing you can do is replace it. If you try to weld the holes shut, the welder will most likely just blow through the pipe because it has become so thin.
May 3, 2010 at 1:47 PM
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