Flex pipe leaking!
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2017 Mercedes C63s
Flex pipe leaking!
Some how I have a big whole in my oem flex pipe and I was told that I can't get oval flex pipes and that aftermarket round flex pipes would hit the heat shield. I see that most aftermarket exhaust systems have round flex pipes so is it safe to say that it won't heat the heat shield? Anyone gotten their flex pipes replaced?
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C43 AMG '17 / Stage II
Some how I have a big whole in my oem flex pipe and I was told that I can't get oval flex pipes and that aftermarket round flex pipes would hit the heat shield. I see that most aftermarket exhaust systems have round flex pipes so is it safe to say that it won't heat the heat shield? Anyone gotten their flex pipes replaced?
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'15 C400 and '15 ML350
Seems to be common problem on these as they age. Mine broke as well, passenger side first then driver. I used high temp exhaust sealant and tape as a temporary fix until my aftermarket cat back came in.
An exhaust shop could repair it but its a lot of cost and work since they are oval pipes, the shop i took mine to didnt want to touch it because it would have been basically making a full new mid system.
An exhaust shop could repair it but its a lot of cost and work since they are oval pipes, the shop i took mine to didnt want to touch it because it would have been basically making a full new mid system.
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From: Bulgaria
C43 AMG '17 / Stage II
Seems to be common problem on these as they age. Mine broke as well, passenger side first then driver. I used high temp exhaust sealant and tape as a temporary fix until my aftermarket cat back came in.
An exhaust shop could repair it but its a lot of cost and work since they are oval pipes, the shop i took mine to didnt want to touch it because it would have been basically making a full new mid system.
An exhaust shop could repair it but its a lot of cost and work since they are oval pipes, the shop i took mine to didnt want to touch it because it would have been basically making a full new mid system.
