front pipe

[pug]

This is the pipe from manifold to catalytic converter. Mine broke below the flange by manifold. Can this be welded for a temporary fix. 1990 2.5 part # 44680 walker front pipe do not have a picture. I order one it is back order 2 weeks. thanks

[jimoshel]

It can be welded, temporary or permanent. Use a mild rod, not high carbon.

[pug]

Would it be better if pipe was on or off vehichle. I am having somebody else do the welding. thanks

[mnkyboy]

Shouldn't matter as long as they can get in there to weld it.

 

Why not just take it to a muffler shop,probably cost you $20 to have it fixed

[jimoshel]

It can be done either way. However it is better off the truck as that way they can weld all around the tube evenly rather than trying to weld 'sideways' on the top.

[1987Comanche]

That pipe broke 3X on my '87 2.5, each time at the rear flange. 1st time was a quick weld repair, 2nd time was a jy pipe, 3rd time I cut the 2 pipes, fit to length, and welded them together on the truck. The welds would have been prettier if it was off the truck...getting the geometry right was a bear though. It was fine until I sold her. If you need a pipe I have the front 3/4 of one in the basement.

 

[pug]

Mine broke up by the manifold were they bolt together. Never had a problem by the converter.

[Motion Offroad]

If your in a pinch and don't want to wait we do have 2 of those (44680) on the shelf that we could get to you much faster than the 2 week wait.

 

Shoot us a PM if we can be of any assistance.

[pug]

Well i found out today it will be in this tueday alot better then 2 weeks. Any ideas if i can weld up by the flange to manifold as temporary fix. Thanks Motion Offroad i will keep in mind for next time.