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Old 05-28-2007, 07:00 PM
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oki so i just purchased a used hks exhaust for 500$ but d problem is.previous owner droped his car 2 low d weave from the y-pipe was almost scraped up...good thing is the pipe inside the weave dosent have any holes or scratches im was just wondering if its a big deal or not???
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The flex joint is just that: a flexible coupling. Generally, minor abrasion on the exterior does not effect the joint.
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so i dont have 2 worry at all?did i get a good deal for it?
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oki so i just purchased a used hks exhaust for 500$ but d problem is.previous owner droped his car 2 low d weave from the y-pipe was almost scraped up...good thing is the pipe inside the weave dosent have any holes or scratches im was just wondering if its a big deal or not???

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If it's not leaking...you're good...it may over time though. The flex joints expand and contract as they heat and cool.

Just keep and ear on it.

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Originally Posted by ray3889
oki so i just purchased a used hks exhaust for 500$ but d problem is.previous owner droped his car 2 low d weave from the y-pipe was almost scraped up...good thing is the pipe inside the weave dosent have any holes or scratches im was just wondering if its a big deal or not???
the weave was almost scraped up? doesn't that mean it's fine? lol
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it should be ok for now, but over time it might slowly start leaking like someone else said.
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the weave was almost scraped up? doesn't that mean it's fine? lol
yeah...to me i read that is basically wasn't scraped up.
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Originally Posted by ray3889
oki so i just purchased a used hks exhaust for 500$ but d problem is.previous owner droped his car 2 low d weave from the y-pipe was almost scraped up...good thing is the pipe inside the weave dosent have any holes or scratches im was just wondering if its a big deal or not???
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If it leaks just put exhaust wrap on it. It's a flex pipe so it will eventually leak if it has any damage to it.
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Can anybody say "Engrish?" LOL......Kids.
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