Downpipe leaking

[IwantMKIII]

Well as some of you know im new to the community. I bought a car is great shape with lots of mods but lacking a much needed tune and needs a few other things. I just realized it has a decent leak coming from the downpipe. Its easy access as its on the bend to go to the cat (which isnt there anymore ). But anyway, there is a weld there with raised metal where what appears to be a place for a sensor. It is plugged but the raised metal around the threads is leaking pretty good. Now, should i just bite the bullet and have it rewelded or take some $5 epoxy and seal it. It's a crack which is why i would consider the epoxy.

 

[vdragonmpc]

Well as some of you know im new to the community. I bought a car is great shape with lots of mods but lacking a much needed tune and needs a few other things. I just realized it has a decent leak coming from the downpipe. Its easy access as its on the bend to go to the cat (which isnt there anymore ). But anyway, there is a weld there with raised metal where what appears to be a place for a sensor. It is plugged but the raised metal around the threads is leaking pretty good. Now, should i just bite the bullet and have it rewelded or take some $5 epoxy and seal it. It's a crack which is why i would consider the epoxy.

You could get it rewelded and it will be MUCH better. I did this with my blazer last year... Freakin Y pipe decided to add another outlet... Lil peice o metal and my friends welder and its been fine though 2 inspections.

I wouldnt trust epoxy there... Hell my BIC is already loosing the coating. (1 year old)

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[IwantMKIII]

What year blazer do you have???

 

[vdragonmpc]

What year blazer do you have???

92 GMC Jimmy

My Y pipe that goes to the cat decided to add a divorced option. (I take it to the beach a lot and its labeled an 'eyesore' by my boss)

Its been good to me for 6 years but lately hasnt felt quite right in the steering dept. its gotten a bit 'boatish' where you correct a lot to go down the highway.

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[starscream5000]

Go Ceramic Coated and never worry about it again .

 

[vdragonmpc]

Go Ceramic Coated and never worry about it again .

My BIC is ceramic coated and ITS rusting. Heck the finish is dull now from the hell water in VA.

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[IwantMKIII]

92 GMC Jimmy

My Y pipe that goes to the cat decided to add a divorced option. (I take it to the beach a lot and its labeled an 'eyesore' by my boss)

Its been good to me for 6 years but lately hasnt felt quite right in the steering dept. its gotten a bit 'boatish' where you correct a lot to go down the highway.

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I feel your pain, i have a 94 s10 blazer, its a nightmare. i just replaced gaskets on the y-pipes it was horrible! WHO the hell thought springs+bolts on the exhaust was a good idea? idiot