We then let cool, dress the holes with a drill bit, clean the flanges and apply new gaskets and use a bolt/locknut for reassembly.

The easiest way to deal with them, albeit most don't own the right equipment is to use an oxyacetylene torch. Upon inspection you will be able to see the flanges are rusted and corroded and often split or starting to. A week later I removed the exhaust for drive shaft work, and had no problem at all getting the bolts and flanges apart. On occasions the exhaust may need removing for upgrade or perhaps for access to carry out sub frame repair, at which point the original flanges will need to be grinded to be removed and a suitable replacement will be required.A common fault on E46 M3 models is failure of the exhaust flanges caused by rust / corrosion of this part. The collection includes various varieties of gun gum, repair tapes and silencer repair kits, among many more options. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Our clamps are designed to be very simple to fit with no grinding usually required, a straight fit unlike many others on the market.

Does anyone know of a kit that will fit my car, or failing that, have any tips re drilling out the rusted bolts - which seems to be the only option so far, a job which my mechanic is understandably not looking forward to.We are so confident in the quality of our repair kits, that we offer a guarantee that our repair kits will not fail due to corrosion, cracking, or splitting for 5 years/50,000 miles, whichever happens first. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Exhaust Flange Kits are sold with gasket and bolts to match, ideal for custom fabrications or general repairs on exhausts that require new flanges. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).

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It is common for this seal to fail causing the exhaust to blow which can cause MOT failure or advisory’s. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

Please read the description carefully to make sure that this flange pipe repair will fit your vehicle. Due to age and corrosion, the exhaust and cat flanges can corrode and become an MOT failure due to leaks.It also provides a good strong connection between the different parts of an exhaust section, such as the Manifold, turbo joints, down pipes, front sections, exhaust flexi sections, middle exhaust silencers and exhaust rear back boxes. V-Band Clamps/Couplings offer effective fastening solutions in a wide range of applications including pumps, engines, exhaust systems, filters, and food and chemical processing equipment. Install our high quality stainless steel flange clamps which very simply attach in situ, curing vehicle faults and will last the life of the vehicle. Parts Monster ensures all aftermarket parts we provide are of the highest quality available on the market today.