So I think my exhaust flex bellow is broken... (link to video inside)

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Apr 20, 2006 | 05:30 PM

RoninTT

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So I think my exhaust flex bellow is broken... (link to video inside)

I ran over a "step" in the highway where some road construction was going on. The surface was grated up to a bridge and the transition to the bridge was basically a right angle. I'm lucky I didn't bend both rims judging from how the impact felt.

Now, when the engine is cold, I get an intermittent vibration coming from the rear. I climbed under the car today and poked around. The flex bellow seems to be broken but I'm not possitive. The whole exhaust seems way too easy to move.

What's the verdict? (3.5 Meg file)<ul><li><a href="http://www.hostdub.com/albums/RoninTT_album22/MOV00632.mpg">http://www.hostdub.com/albums/RoninTT_album22/MOV00632.mpg</a</li></ul>

Apr 20, 2006 | 05:51 PM

stilljester

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I'd say you're right - sorry

Think you could weld it?

Apr 20, 2006 | 05:56 PM

RoninTT

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It's pretty far up in there. I think I would rather replace the whole system, given that something

else will probably break eventually anyway.

Apr 21, 2006 | 08:00 AM

VorsprungTT

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From: Centerport, NY

In NY I've had friends who have bent wheels, and broken front lips>>>

They take pictures of where the accident happened and the damage that it caused to their car. After presenting to the town, get the go ahead to get three estimates and the town will pay for the work!

this was in Huntington, NY so I don't know what goes on your side of the globe but good luck.