Getting a new cat welded in?
Posted by gargen_state@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 6 comments
On the left is a new downpipe with catalytic converter in it that I installed to my car. The flange at the top mates to the turbo outlet. I cannot get the new cat to seal that joint.
The pipe is pretty odd shaped, but is this something an exhaust shop could weld a new cat into the old downpipe? I am slightly worried about things lining up give how crazy this thing is.
irish03rrc@reddit
Maybe blur out your info 👀
Relevant_Section@reddit
I just ordered 25 pizzas to his house cash on delivery
gargen_state@reddit (OP)
Well, I did skip lunch today....
Dark_Guardian_@reddit
theyd be able to sort something out
what do you mean by you cant get the new one to seal?
gargen_state@reddit (OP)
The joint from the pipe to the turbo is a spherical joint (maybe conical?). I spent the day loosening and re-tightening the bolts trying to get it to seat and seal. I did not have this issue with the old pipe. My suspicion is the new one was maybe not manufactured properly.
I was able to make it a little better, but ylit still shoots out from there.
Dark_Guardian_@reddit
ah yea
probably a conical seal
compare the 2 pipes and see if theyre different sizes or shapes