Car failed MA. inspection based on leaking gasket near muffler. Pipes, and muffler ok. Local dealer claims you cannot buy flange gasket as replacement part. Need to purchase full exhaust system. Seems like a line of B..S... LLbean w/ 3.0 engine. Are they available as aftermarket part? Can purchase from,,,,? Thks.
I looked at rockauto online, they showed an exhaust pipe gasket seal.
I agree with the first post, I used to buy gasket material in a small sheet, then make your own. I don't know how well that would work on the exhaust? It might work long enough to pass inspection.
You can normally buy those from any local parts store or you could get an exhaust gasket maker and make your own its quite simple alls you need to do is trace your old gasket on.
Hope thatl be of help
As long as the leak is coming from between the two mating surfaces and not a cracked or broken weld on the pipe, there is a silicone O-ring that is replaceable. It's just a matter of unbolting the pipe, pulling off the old O-ring, slapping the new one on, and bolting the pipe back on. If you still have refrigerant in the system, you'll obviously need to take it to a repair shop to have the system evacuated. Then after you make the repair you'll have the shop recharge you system. They will probably have to charge you for some extra refrigerant to make up for what was already lost, along w/ the labor for an evac. and recharge. It's recommended to replace the receiver/filter dryer canister whenever the A/C system is opened up to the atmosphere, just a little FYI so you don't thing there tryin to sell you something you don't need. Hope this info helps.
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SOURCE: A muffler shop claims the exhaust pipes are made
yes it is. it last longer against the elements of weather.
SOURCE: Leaks on fill hose side when tank is full or near
you dont say if you physically checked the filler hose. You might want to look at it close. my experience has been till there is enough gas in the tank to create a back pressure what little will leak out of the tube is negliable fluid will follow path of least resistance, so when filling till there is a back pressure you wont see leaks.
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The exhaust gasket is ok. It is the flang that rots off.I have a 200 outback and I do not know how it is staying toghter or if there is a repair for it?Anyone from midas out there?
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