exhaust quick fix.

[dsmd58]

anyone have any ideas on a quick fix for the gasket/seal from the manifold to the factory y-pipe? i know for a fact if i try to take this on tomorrow, the bolts will break off completely....the are rusted beyond repair. c-clamps? exhaust wrap?

the problem seems to be where the two pipes meet...

what is a quick fix to quiet this thing down for a few days? a few long drives are ahead for me and its driving me crazy!

 

[SKI-'84K5]

for quick anyways

 

[dsmd58]

yeah thanks. no welder here. any other ideas? or is welding my only solution

 

[toomany]

If the studs break of, and you can't screw them out. I've had good luck with cutting them flush with the manifold, drilling them out and running a regular bolt. Kind of a pain to do with the manifold still on the motor, but it can be done.

I don't think you're really going to find a quick fix for this problem. A new doughnut gasket is going to be the best/only way to really fix it.

 

[Slapperbar]

New bolts/ springs and all can be had in the HELP section of the local parts house.