Side Pipe Hole

[cobra de capell]

I discovered a hole in one of my side pipes, just in back of the muffler, at the bottom - you cannot see it unless you look under the car. The side pipe orinigal ERA steel, painted white, so touch up is easy (unfortunately, also frequent). Is this something that a muffler shop can repair? The side pipe looks OK and I'd hate to have to replace it.

Input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[xlr8or]

How big is the hole? If its a pin hole a simple weld job would fill it. If it's more than that it may need a patch piece but either way a muffler shop should be able to take care of fairly quick.

[Gary Morris]

That's funny as my old ERA had the same hole in the same place. I used some muffler mender that I bought at Pep Boys. It was a one part paste in a tube. Smeared it over the hole and let it harden. Sanded it down and repainted it white and it's still on the road working great.

Gary

[PatBuckley]

Could it be there to let water drain?

[cobra de capell]

Originally posted by Gary Morris
That's funny as my old ERA had the same hole in the same place. I used some muffler mender that I bought at Pep Boys. It was a one part paste in a tube. Smeared it over the hole and let it harden. Sanded it down and repainted it white and it's still on the road working great.
Gary

Gary:

Interesting - large hole, one side only - perhaps something about ERA causes that to happen. I like your solution.


PS: I purchased some muffler mender, applied it, sanded it - it worked well.