How to repair flex pipe
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Joined: 06-30-2010
Posts: 25,739
From: Kannapolis NC
The big difference in the OEM part and the aftermarket part is price as pointed out earlier in this thread. Going the aftermarket route will save you hundreds of dollars over dealer pricing.
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Joined: 02-21-2010
Posts: 537
From: Burlington, ON
Thats not rubber!!! rubber will melt
Its a metal accordian so it can expand and contract.
Metal doesn't like that so it eventually cracks.
This is one of those not if but WHEN repairs.
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Joined: 03-10-2012
Posts: 27
From: East TN
Thank you for the info. Good job
I too was told by dealership last week that it was not covered.
A shop here quoted me $140 installed but with their own pipe conversion. He'd just replaced the same thing last week on a Cobalt.
A shop here quoted me $140 installed but with their own pipe conversion. He'd just replaced the same thing last week on a Cobalt.
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Joined: 04-09-2006
Posts: 7,043
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Not sure of your mileage, but it is covered under the 8/80 emissions warranty.
For more info: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...ex-pipe-42365/
For more info: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...ex-pipe-42365/
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Joined: 10-13-2011
Posts: 40,069
From: Welland,Ont Canada
When my original flex pipe cracked , on vacation, in South Carolina, I ordered up a new down pipe, it included the gaskets, new flex pipe and catalytic converter, and bolts $165.00.
5 bolts, two O2 sensors and about 3/4 of an hour and all fixed!
5 bolts, two O2 sensors and about 3/4 of an hour and all fixed!
Joined: 01-22-2011
Posts: 1
From: La Verne, CA
MY 06 has had this problem twice now. First time it happened was about 2 years ago and was covered under my extended warranty. Cost me $100.00 dollars. (Was never told by the dealer that it would have been covered under the emissions warranty). The issue has now resurfaced and I'm on my own for paying for the repair. A friend of mine can get me the replacement flex flange from the dealer for the "good guy" price of $760.00 dollars. The list price is over $1100.00 dollars! Going to try the fix recommended by bad ass bowtie. Definitely cheaper than the dealer.
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Joined: 10-13-2011
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From: Welland,Ont Canada
Welcome to the site! This is for cut and weld or clamp
And this replaces the whole pipe
http://m.ebay.com/itm/New-Catalytic-Converter-Chevy-Ion-Chevrolet-Cobalt-HHR-Saturn-Ion-1-5YR-WARRANTY-/350910338426?nav=SEARCH
Just some options
And this replaces the whole pipe
http://m.ebay.com/itm/New-Catalytic-Converter-Chevy-Ion-Chevrolet-Cobalt-HHR-Saturn-Ion-1-5YR-WARRANTY-/350910338426?nav=SEARCH
Just some options
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Joined: 01-23-2009
Posts: 26,522
From: Fredericksburg,VA
MY 06 has had this problem twice now. First time it happened was about 2 years ago and was covered under my extended warranty. Cost me $100.00 dollars. (Was never told by the dealer that it would have been covered under the emissions warranty). The issue has now resurfaced and I'm on my own for paying for the repair. A friend of mine can get me the replacement flex flange from the dealer for the "good guy" price of $760.00 dollars. The list price is over $1100.00 dollars! Going to try the fix recommended by bad ass bowtie. Definitely cheaper than the dealer.
Direct Flex Repair Pipe JGM2143L 3LBF CO2 02 09 Chevrolet HHR 4 Cyl 2 2L 2 4L | eBay
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Joined: 06-26-2006
Posts: 1,876
From: San Bernardino, California
Direct Flex Repair Pipe JGM2143L 3LBF CO2 02 09 Chevrolet HHR 4 Cyl 2 2L 2 4L | eBay
This will only fit 02-09 Chevrolet HHR 4 Cylinder 2.2L 2.4L