Stainless Steel muffler for Honda? as you may not be aware the system cost about 900.00 to change out.
What are the symptoms of a bad Exhaust Pipe?
When a portion of the exhaust pipe fails you may notice a check engine light, depending on which section has become perforated, but you will certainly notice the engine has become substantially louder and may lack power or use excessive amounts of fuel. That is because the engine may be compensating for the false readings from the oxygen sensors. Visible clues include rust or damage to the exhaust pipe, signifying an area that may be leaking exhaust and preventing the processing of exhaust gases.
How often do Exhaust Pipes need replacement?
Exhaust systems incur enough failures that specialized shops for exhaust systems have sprung up in most towns around the country. However, the typical repair is more likely to be a muffler, catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, or exhaust manifold gasket. Exhaust pipes are made corrosion resistant, and it takes many years for that material to break down under dry conditions. This is why most vehicles in dry climates will never need a section of the exhaust pipe replaced. Those who live in areas frequented by snow, road salts, heavy rains, and high humidity are at higher risk of needing the exhaust pipe replaced, and this can become a necessity in only a few years in the northeast united states.
this is where you see the problem, you seee the welding points
How are Exhaust Pipes replaced?
Since exhaust pipes are either clamped together or welded on, the replacement procedure may be to cut off the portion of the pipe needed replacement, or disconnect the portion of pipe at the clamping location. Once the bad section of exhaust pipe is removed, the new section can be cut to size, fitted, and clamped or welded in place. If the portion of the exhaust has been ordered from the manufacturer, only removing and replacing the fasteners is typical, but if the pipe is being repaired from raw pipe, the technician will likely need to bend the pipe to match the old section before refitting and welding or fastening the pipe in place.
If you like, and anyone with a 5th gen can take a snap shot of the earliest 5th gen, ask and we'll show you how well it held up?
