[Vwdiesel] Jetta 2001 TDi exhaust leak

[Stephen Kraus]

Find some speed tape
On Feb 24, 2014 8:19 PM, "mikitka" <mikitka at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> You might be able to find a flex pipe on Ebay at a reasonable cost. Worth a
> look.
>
> Nick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
> Behalf Of James Hansen
> Sent: February 24, 2014 7:47 PM
> To: 'Rolf Pechukas'; vwdiesel at vwfans.com; VW-TDI at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Jetta 2001 TDi exhaust leak
>
> 3 bills just for the flex pipe?
> Find a different shop, or just pay it.
> Don't drive with exhaust coming in the car, that's bad for you Rolf, the
> consequences being worse than paying 3 bills for a flex pipe. You can
> always
> make more money, don't die of thrift.
> Obviously your hood to firewall gaskets aren't the greatest either, letting
> the hvac suck air from the engine compartment in. Maybe have a look at that
> too, engine compartment to rain and leaf collection tray by the windshield
> wipers where the hvac sucks from should be completely isolated to
> atmosphere
> outside the engine compartment. Check the drains too, might be held open
> with leaves.
> -james
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
> Behalf Of Rolf Pechukas
> Sent: February-24-14 4:35 PM
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com; VW-TDI at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Jetta 2001 TDi exhaust leak
>
> hi all
>
> I have a pinhole leak in my flex pipe, and apparently an undersized
> (non-factory) catalytic converter (which may be why the flex pipe developed
> a leak)
>
> exhaust in the cabin - I'm driving with windows open
>
> wondering best/cheapest stuff to swap in there - anyone know a good but
> affordable CC? source for flex pipe? is there anything smart to do here?
>
> local place wants $300 just to do the flex pipe (!)
>
> thanks,
>
> Rolf in MA
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