How to repair flex pipe
07-11-2017, 09:10 AM
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That being said, it looks like autozone can get both the flex pipe itself, as well as the entire downpipe. Didn't look anywhere else.
07-11-2017, 09:13 AM
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If you are having a shop do the job, it's best to check with them first. Sometimes they won't guarantee their work unless they procure the parts.
That being said, it looks like autozone can get both the flex pipe itself, as well as the entire downpipe. Didn't look anywhere else.
That being said, it looks like autozone can get both the flex pipe itself, as well as the entire downpipe. Didn't look anywhere else.
07-23-2017, 08:34 AM
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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 $1100.00 dollars! Going to try the fix recommended by bad ass bowtie. Definitely cheaper than the dealer.
Here in Cali after paying a stupid 100$ for them to tell me what I already knew. "Leaking cc" Told me I would be looking at around 3000 dollars parts and labor. I'm like **** that I'll do it myself or use the 3k on a down payment for a new car lol o just paid it off this year too lol man since i got this car i have had 3 recalls just for the stupid ing switch. Now I'm looking at something on Google that says they 'recalls the cat too
If you are having a shop do the job, it's best to check with them first. Sometimes they won't guarantee their work unless they procure the parts.
That being said, it looks like autozone can get both the flex pipe itself, as well as the entire downpipe. Didn't look anywhere else.
That being said, it looks like autozone can get both the flex pipe itself, as well as the entire downpipe. Didn't look anywhere else.
Last edited by Oldblue; 07-23-2017 at 09:01 AM. Reason: House keeping
07-23-2017, 09:35 AM
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[QUOTE=Erik Copple;827360]
Im in Baton Rouge and paid the muffler shop $407 to fix catalytic converter and flex pipe. I then took it to my cousin at the chevy dealer and he turned off my check engine light. Now Im smooth sailing and loving this car! Thanks guys for your help.
Im in Baton Rouge and paid the muffler shop $407 to fix catalytic converter and flex pipe. I then took it to my cousin at the chevy dealer and he turned off my check engine light. Now Im smooth sailing and loving this car! Thanks guys for your help.
07-23-2017, 01:39 PM
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California has some very strict laws concerning catalytic converters. But, you are either getting royally screwed or lying about $3000. R&R is .8 hour labor, $995 at the very most from GM CAL certified (less other places) for the part. My calculation is about $1100 including tax.
Don't be throwing "recall" around without substantiation. GoOgle is good for some things, unfortunately spreading stupid rumors is one of them.
Don't be throwing "recall" around without substantiation. GoOgle is good for some things, unfortunately spreading stupid rumors is one of them.
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