Exhaust Leak

[BlackSaharaJLU]

The factory exhaust on my wife's '18 JLU cracked right before the clamp where the y pipe meets the resonator pipe (on the resonator pipe side). In addition to the exhaust leak it also rattles on occasion. I looked up a replacement resonator pipe and they go for around $600. Does anyone know of a flange pipe that can be used to couple with the y pipe and either welded or clamped to the resonator pipe?

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[GATORB8]

Don't want to just have a shop weld it back up?

 

[BlackSaharaJLU]

Don't want to just have a shop weld it back up?

That is certainly an option, but the pipe is pretty rusted out in that area (added picture above). If there isn't something I can do on the cheap, I will likely take it to a shop and have them fab in a new section of pipe. I also thought about contacting some of the local mod shops as I'm guessing they pull and toss factory exhausts on newer JLU's for those looking to add aftermarket systems.

 

[GATORB8]

Looks like AFE has a resonator delete mid pipe available: https://afepower.com/afe-power-49-4...tainless-steel-mid-pipe-with-resonator-delete

 

[DonH63]

If it's rusted out a flange pipe might just move the problem to recur in a year or whenever. I'd just bite the bullet and take it to a shop.

Edit: What am I thinking! Exhaust upgrade!!!

 

[BlackSaharaJLU]

Thanks all. She is looking to get a new JLU in the next year which is why I don't want to put a lot of money into it.

 

[Old Dogger]

Just have Midas muffler weld it for you.

 

[DonH63]

Thanks all. She is looking to get a new one in the next year which is why I don't want to put a lot of money into it.

Muffler shop, let them patch and/or weld in a short pipe.

But, why put off until next year, that for which you have a perfect excuse right now? I mean, there are personal loans and stuff, right?

 

[BlackSaharaJLU]

Definitely not putting it off, but looking for a frugal option for a vehicle that she won't have for much longer. I think the recommendations of a muffler shop is my best bet. Thanks again all.

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