A Hole in my exhaust

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Glitchard
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A Hole in my exhaust

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I have a small hole at the very bottom of my exhaust (where the four pipes go in to one) I have been told its there to let moisture out. Can anyone confirm this for me please. Is it supposed to be there?
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Re: A Hole in my exhaust

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to my knowledge.....no.
if it's a 4 into one, its an after market job and i've never heard of anyone putting a hole into one.........a drain plug, yes,(a welded on nut with a bolt in it).
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Re: A Hole in my exhaust

Post by RedexRobB »

standard is 4 into 2 into 1 isnt it?

Definately shouldnt be a hole in it if its a standard system, as that would fail the MOT....
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On closer inspection it's a rust hole and not a manufactured hole. The exhaust goes 4,2,1 so i presume thats the standard one. I will have to get it welded i think.

Cheers for the help :smt002
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Re: A Hole in my exhaust

Post by zxr_oli »

ZXR downpipes love to rot :(.
Welding will only work as a temp fix, it will end up blowing in another part lol.
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zxr_oli wrote:ZXR downpipes love to rot :(.
Welding will only work as a temp fix, it will end up blowing in another part lol.
Is a stainless pipe the best option?
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Re: A Hole in my exhaust

Post by lewisdale »

definatly,itll never rot then
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