The pipe was $274 or so I think and with labor and "shop supplies" out the
door,  it was around $440.   Ah you welders have it made.    That's how it goes
with car repairs, some are worse than others.  I try to do as much as I can so
hopefully it all averages out a bit.  And it never helps when it's in the dead
of winter.     Jeff...

--- On Tue, 1/13/09, Vitally <alcher@...> wrote:

From: Vitally <alcher@...>
Subject: Re: [villagerquest] Re: V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?
To: villagerquest@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 1:27 AM






How much did it cost, total including tax and labour?

I did my Flex Pipe last year, cut it both sides with electric saw, and welded in
place the new flex pipe.
Total $100.00

Vitally
96/V 275K,km in the rust belt.
----- Original Message -----
From: Charlie
To: villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 8:11 PM
Subject: [villagerquest] Re: V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?

Jeff, mine was cheap and easy to replace. I took one hard look at it
and drove over to SIL's and said "hey, I got a job for you". So far
the rest of the pipe is still OEM but its in TN now and out of the
rust belt.
charlie

-- In villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com, Jeff Cannondale <pedals615@. ..>
wrote:
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> Charlie,
> Just got it done today, cost more than I wanted but they did
just the pipe in question and left the rest. Hopefully the rest of
the pipes last a long time. Thanks to all. Jeff
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> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Charlie <cs.cress@.. .> wrote:
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> From: Charlie <cs.cress@.. .>
> Subject: [villagerquest] Re: V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?
> To: villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:35 PM
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> Jeff, the first thing to go on the exhaust is the flex pipe and yes it
> is replaceable as a single item. Probably the convoluted pipe is not
> SS as SS is not as flexible as non-stainless. The braid may be but not
> sure.
> charlie
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> charlie
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> --- In villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com, Jeff Cannondale <pedals615@ ..>
> wrote:
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> > $35? Wow, you got a steal. I saw on a local Nissan dealer's parts
> website that's like a $250 pipe. Thanks for the info, Jeff
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> > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Bill Shafer <wgs@> wrote:
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> > From: Bill Shafer <wgs@>
> > Subject: Re: [villagerquest] V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?
> > To: villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com
> > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 9:36 PM
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> > Jeff, I'm not sure if it's stainless or not but mine is original
> 159K. I replaced my own last summer, $35 on Ebay. All you need is the
> flex pipe which comes with a flange fitting, nuts and bolts etc. I
> don't think you need to replace the whole system unless there are
> other issues.
> >
> > Bill 98Q Ohio
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: pedals615
> > To: villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:36 PM
> > Subject: [villagerquest] V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?
> >
> > Hiya,
> > I have a '97 V with 98K miles. Late last summer, I started getting
> > an exhaust leak that has since gotten somewhat worse. I was at first
> > fearful of the studs but it's actually to my relief coming from the
> > stainless steel braided flex pipe up front.
> > What I'm wondering is is the whole system stainless? I haven't been
> > able to find out anywhere for certain. Before I look into getting the
> > pipe replaced, I'd like to know so I don't get ripped off by them
> > wanting to replace the rest of the system when it's still good. I
hope
> > it's possible for the pipe to be replaced leaving the rest of the
good
> > parts intact. I'd almost consider it myself but wintertime isn't the
> > best time for DIY in Ohio. Neither is trying to get rusted bolts off
> > an exhaust system. Thanks, Jeff, '97V, Ohio
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