Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Repair A Split Exhaust Pipe

The exhaust action and undercarriage of a machine.


The exhaust cylinder of an machine is located between the engine exhaust manifold and the catalytic converter. As a denouement of heat from the engine, the exhaust tube is susceptible to metal exhaustion. Very the engine's conspicuously louder sound, this tiredness can rationale cracking or splitting along the length of the exhaust tube. When this dispute is allowed to hang in, outright Degeneration of the tube Testament appear. Until the exhaust main can be replaced, you'll need to temporarily repair the split.


Instructions


1. Place the vehicle's transmission in either Park (if automatic) or first gear (if standard), and fully engage the parking brake.


2. Wrap the exhaust pipe repair kit tape around the split pipe according to the manufacturer's directions. The tape will bind to the exhaust pipe with the heat generated by the exhaust system.



Raise the vehicle to a sufficient height with the auto jack, and position the jack stands on the frame sections of the undercarriage.3. Place wheel chocks firmly on both wheels that remain on the ground.4.