mjeff87 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 This is the second direct-fit converter I've had the same problem with, and I'm just curious if anyone else has. The front flange (where it bolts to the intermediate pipe) on both of them weren't welded....the flange slid along the pipe, but the end of the pipe had a small flare on it, about 3/8" that sandwiches between the two flanges and the gasket. Both converters, the flared end of the pipe cracked off. The first one cracked completely off the whole way around, and the one now has chunked off about 1/3 of it, causing a leak :mad: I'm cutting off the offending part, and bolting this kit onto it, which has a WELDED flange so I can get it inspected next week: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDeta ... mber=30173 If anyone has the same problem, that kit is a Maremont product, and it's an installation kit for a universal cat converter. Part # is 30173.....that webpage is off the Advanced Auto site (PartsAmerica), and it's internet order only. I tried having the local AA order it for me yesterday (to save the shipping cost) but the counter driod said they couldn't order it, I had to, but I could have it shipped to the store and pick it up there :nuts: I walked out, drove over to Auto Zone, got it ordered (no shipping) for $21.99......$10 less than Advanced :roll: Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnaevd Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 i used JB weld on my exhaust leak, fixed er right up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 I'm already pimping the JB on the front of the manifold flange up on the engine....the rear stud is snapped off, and the end of it doesn't quite seal 100%. Smear a bunch of JB into it and it does, tho :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randimal Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Seriously? JB Weld works on exhaust? I've got a pretty nasty manifold leak. Should I slather it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Whats a cat con??? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepthing07 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I cut my flanges off and welded it togeather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Whats a cat con??? :D catalytic converter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Whats a cat con??? :D catalytic converter ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? :nuts: :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 Picked up the "kit" after work today....will be breaking out the sawzall in the morning :evil: to install. I'll post some pics. Jeff (s'posed to be about 24 degrees here tomorrow...it's gonna be a quick repair job in the driveway :D ) Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Well, it's fixed for now.... Here’s what you get for your $21: Image Not Found Old flange: Image Not Found Cut out (see the broken flared part?) :cry: Image Not Found New stuff clamped in :cheers: Image Not Found I just clamped it with some heavy duty clamps for now (the cheezy made-in-China ones that come with the kit are in the trash), because I’m adding a glasspack to it soon, and I’ll have to reroute the exhaust from the hanger back to make up for the factory offset outlet on the muffler. Once I get it set up, I'll get it all welded together. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGMASS Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I didn't even know that there was a kit. I went to the parts store and they had a book of flanges thicker than my (insert misc. body part here). I took my measurements (upgraded to 2 1/2 pipe) and flipped thru book and found one for under 5 bux. 2 and change for the gasket, I had a piece of pipe under the bench, welded it up, done!! Image Not Found I like band clamps for ease of replacing parts. Magnaflow high flow cat $40 bux @ swap meet Image Not Found into Camaro style knock off flowmaster muff. Image Not Found That kit would have deff saved me a lot of time and hassle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 By chance, did you happen to have the high flow cat installed at a different time than the muff? I'd like to get one, but am worried about the truck being too loud, hence the reason I want to keep a cat to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Those band clamps are pretty nifty looking........I bet they don't put a crimp in the tubing, huh? I clamped mine down just enough to prevent leaks and get a sticker put on it tomorrow (hopefully). It's all coming back apart soon enough :D Glad to see I'm not the only one who had a broken flange/flare! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Yeah, the stainless steel band clamps are friggin awesome! I'll be using more of them on the 90 when I finally get to the exhaust. I get them at the local speed shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGMASS Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Ya them clamps is awesome for taking $#!& apart. I hate exhaust work so I wanted it to be easy next time!! By chance, did you happen to have the high flow cat installed at a different time than the muff? I did the whole exhaust at once (well within a few weeks). I did have the cat on without any exhaust after it while I was rebuilding the truck, and I couldn't tell the difference between with it or just a straight head pipe. Even with the muffler the truck really isn't any louder than most V8's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 "One time, at band clamp, I......" (sorry, that was dumb :D ) Where can I get some of those in the 2 1/4" flavor? I tried the NAPA and Advanced Auto websites and they don't list those types of clamps. Got a source/part #? Thanks! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 jcw.com seems to have them for $13 each in 2.25, 2.5, and 3" varieties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Thanks Pete...those are definately in my future. The garage just called....everything on the MJ passed except a burned out taillight. Funny, I checked all the lights in the driveway this morning (while it was still dark out) and they all worked :nuts: I'm about done giving this place my business, after they failed my Escort a couple months ago for "rotted floorboards". There was a QUARTER sized rust hole under the driver seat. Fixed it with a piece of scrap sheetmetal I had, and a shot of undercoating. They're just looking for something (nitpicking) to make $$$ on. I asked them go give me the old bulb, FWIW..they'll probably grab a blown one from the garbage and hand it to me :mad: Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Look to see if both filaments in the bulb are out. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGMASS Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 We got a 5th Ave. safetied @ the local Canadian tire once, just cause we needed it right now. They were really notorious for doin $#!& you didn't ask for, so the old man made it real clear that it was papers only no wrench work. They called that afternoon couldn't pass it cause the headlights were slightly out of adjustment. :nuts: Took a screwdriver when he went to pick it up. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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