Hole in Exhaust

[muchlovex]

My Peugeot 206 '03 plate has a hole in the exhaust. I took it to my local garage and he said it shouldn't fall off yet, as the hole is quite small.

I asked him if he could patch repair it, but he said he couldn't do it.

I was just wondering whether this is possible, as I was hoping to prolong the life of the exhaust.

[johnk]

I use silicone sealant and sticky alluminium tape, that usually lasts for 12 months and also passes the MOT if it's a small hole. I don't know where you get the tape, afriend gave me mine.

[ChuckFickens]

http://www.halfords.c..._-1_categoryId_165691

[jake-the-peg]

Generally unlikely to be cost effective.

depending on where the hole is you'd probably have to remove the exhaust section, cut away to good metal, fabricate a patch, weld it and put the exhaust back.

Workshop time is pretty expensive and it would almost certainly be cheaper just to replace the exhaust section especially on a relatively cheap car.


Incidently it's quite outrageous that cars aren't routinely fitted with stainless steel exhausts it would add a really small amount to the cost of the car and I've had mine on my MGB for over 10 years and 100,000 miles now

[chas2008]

have you priced an exhaust ? not always as expensive as you think. i had 2 x 206 both of them required rear boxes within 3 years old, they only cost about £15 + vat !!!

[RATTER15]

I don't actually think that garages are allowed to weld exhausts or maybe just their insurances that wont permit it. risk of explosion from fumes I imagine!

[chas2008]

garages weld panels/chassis (MIG) so an exhaust isnt really a problem its just usually a short term measure though..
as its difficult to weld with rust present which most exhausts are when they requiring welding , no guarantee it will hold.

[Hopkirk]

In my experience any effort to avoid buying a new exhaust is a waste of time and money.

[boxtops]

You don't need to buy a whole new exhaust, it depends where the hole is - I only had to buy a new back end.

[welshlibranr]

no point in trying to bodge it, if you need a new exhaust, then you need a new exhaust!..........

[OmanYorkie]

Find your loacl East European or Pakistani garage, they will weld it up for you.