Thread: Exhaust Flex joint

Yes they do fail Ean, some will make a rattle and some can 'squeal' slightly on power, best way to check is have a close look for black soot staining in the weave of stainless wire, and get underneath and push it up and down, if it is loose and/ or rattles when you tap the engine pipe with your fist it is no good.

JC

I have the same bit on my Freelander and mine has failed - initially there was a little whistle that I thought was from the turbo - later as the hole got bigger it began to sound like a typical hole in the exhaust pipe. I have a complete new section of pipe to go in but the flexible joint itself can be purchased from most exhaust shops who can cut the old one out and weld in a new one in if you do not want to buy a complete section of exhaust from Land rover.

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

I have the same bit on my Freelander and mine has failed - initially there was a little whistle that I thought was from the turbo - later as the hole got bigger it began to sound like a typical hole in the exhaust pipe. I have a complete new section of pipe to go in but the flexible joint itself can be purchased from most exhaust shops who can cut the old one out and weld in a new one in if you do not want to buy a complete section of exhaust from Land rover.

Garry

Sorry forgot to mention that, I usually just get the exhaust place next door to insert a stainless flex piece, about $80 to $90 for the part plus fitting.

JC

Well think I may have found my mystery noise..

first I grabbed the joint and when I looked at my hand I could see the black exhaust marks on my fingers.

So I got under the car and shook the exhaust and it sounds like there's a few marbled loose in there.

Off to the exhaust shop tommorrow, to see if we can get a new piece put in..

Many thanks Guys..


Cheers Ean

If you havent already,get them to rip the centre muffler out at the same time.
Did mine I LIKE
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

If you havent already,get them to rip the centre muffler out at the same time.
Did mine I LIKE
Andrew

Hi Andrew,

Been thinking of removing mine. How much noisier is it with-out the muffler?

Tony

X2?

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Hi Andrew,

Been thinking of removing mine. How much noisier is it with-out the muffler?

Tony

Bit more burbly under a bit of pedal but cruise speed it's actually not to bad. I've had a few who have heard it approach me and ask if it's been chipped!
"... Nope, just took the muffler out."
Leave the rear resonator in though. If it's a bit too much, just get a hotdog put in place.
Haven't heard mine from the outside yet though.....

Cheers

Andrew (the other one!)


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