Leaky exhaust by design?

[Mulepick]

My exhaust has a 9" pipe spliced between the converter and the muffler. Two metal straps hold the splice in place but each end leaks enough that carbon deposits are appearing on the underside of the pipe at the splice points. The straps appear as if they need to be moved more toward the end of the splice but they are tack welded in place. Also there are a couple of round studs that might cause the joints to continue to leak even if the straps were moved out.

Anyone else have this problem? Solution?

Thanks,



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Bob
Mulepick@aol.com
2000 F-250SD SC SWB 4x4 off-road 5.4L 4.10LS camper pack, 3 pod a-pillar gauges (water/trans temp, oil pressure), BedRug, GEM TOP lid

[NoMo]

The extra length is probably there to compensate for additional vehicle length. Other than replacement of the exhaust system (cat-back), the only option would be to have the pipe welded. The pins (studs) appear to be for alignment- of the clamps??

Personally, I wouldn't worry about it. Mine is exactly the same.

Neal

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2000 4x4 F250 XLT SuperCab SWB- V10, Automatic, 4.30LS, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, OEM Hitch, Tape/CD Player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding Rear Window, Privacy Tint, Aluminum rims, 265/75R16 OWL tires