Repair flex pipe or replace cat?
07-04-2016, 09:46 AM
#13
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Join Date: 03-31-2010
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Posts: 154
I have '07,had a leak in flex pipe, bought one from Rock Auto took it to a local muffler shop , they replaced it for $125 out the door, took a little over an hour with all work up and down lift ,recheck for leaks, etc.
04-25-2017, 02:49 PM
#14
Join Date: 04-22-2017
Location: San Antonio Texas
Posts: 4
2008 has 2 cats...
If the O2 sensors are ok, why replace?
I've had no issues with the $147.00 pipe in 3 years but the decision is yours,
It came with three new nuts and gasket for the exhaust manifold flange , and 2 nuts and bolts and gasket for the flange at the other end of the pipe.
This might not last as long as OEM , but the OEM is broken and requires replacement
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Chevrolet HHR Exhaust Catalytic Converter 2 4L | eBay
This clamps on with a new O2 bung, and is much more cost effective, and saves you the labour and welders fees
2006 2007 2008 2009 Chevrolet HHR 2 2L and 2 4L Catalytic Converter Flex Repair | eBay
I've had no issues with the $147.00 pipe in 3 years but the decision is yours,
It came with three new nuts and gasket for the exhaust manifold flange , and 2 nuts and bolts and gasket for the flange at the other end of the pipe.
This might not last as long as OEM , but the OEM is broken and requires replacement
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Chevrolet HHR Exhaust Catalytic Converter 2 4L | eBay
This clamps on with a new O2 bung, and is much more cost effective, and saves you the labour and welders fees
2006 2007 2008 2009 Chevrolet HHR 2 2L and 2 4L Catalytic Converter Flex Repair | eBay
I've got a 2008 that I'm going to have to do this to and I'm liking the lower price.
04-25-2017, 05:01 PM
#16
Join Date: 04-22-2017
Location: San Antonio Texas
Posts: 4
Sorry donbrew, could you explain a little further?
I know that my county has emissions testing but won't fail me if the check engine light is on.
I don't know if they actually measure the emissions out of the exhaust or what. I just know that the exhaust leak it has now is very loud and smelly and if I can save $80 - $100, I'd like to.
I know that my county has emissions testing but won't fail me if the check engine light is on.
I don't know if they actually measure the emissions out of the exhaust or what. I just know that the exhaust leak it has now is very loud and smelly and if I can save $80 - $100, I'd like to.
04-25-2017, 06:28 PM
#17
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Join Date: 01-23-2009
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
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I don't live in Texas.
Some states have requirements that include labeling and construction, some even require the same manufacturers as the factory.
If you are wanting to save money just get the repair coupling, unless you have a P0420 code.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Direct-Flex-...5U7xt-&vxp=mtr for example, there are others.
Drive as little as you can and with the windows open until it gets fixed.
Some states have requirements that include labeling and construction, some even require the same manufacturers as the factory.
If you are wanting to save money just get the repair coupling, unless you have a P0420 code.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Direct-Flex-...5U7xt-&vxp=mtr for example, there are others.
Drive as little as you can and with the windows open until it gets fixed.
04-26-2017, 07:09 AM
#18
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Join Date: 07-17-2006
Location: Dallas, GA
Posts: 6,050
04-26-2017, 04:44 PM
#19
Join Date: 04-22-2017
Location: San Antonio Texas
Posts: 4
I don't live in Texas.
Some states have requirements that include labeling and construction, some even require the same manufacturers as the factory.
If you are wanting to save money just get the repair coupling, unless you have a P0420 code.
Direct Flex Repair Pipe JGM2143L-3LBF-CO2 02-09 Chevrolet HHR 4 Cyl. 2.2L 2.4L | eBay for example, there are others.
Drive as little as you can and with the windows open until it gets fixed.
Some states have requirements that include labeling and construction, some even require the same manufacturers as the factory.
If you are wanting to save money just get the repair coupling, unless you have a P0420 code.
Direct Flex Repair Pipe JGM2143L-3LBF-CO2 02-09 Chevrolet HHR 4 Cyl. 2.2L 2.4L | eBay for example, there are others.
Drive as little as you can and with the windows open until it gets fixed.
04-26-2017, 04:45 PM
#20
Join Date: 04-22-2017
Location: San Antonio Texas
Posts: 4
I know. Pretty crazy, right? I didn't take my truck in for inspection for a week last year because my CEL was on. I found out afterwards, no problem. Took it in, passed.