What do you think of this bodge job? I had a new exhaust fitted a few weeks ago and it's been problematic since. Today the two parts separated again. Already had the garage "fix" it once.

What do you think of this bodge job? I had a new exhaust fitted a few weeks ago and it's been problematic since. Today the two parts separated again. Already had the garage "fix" it once.

Posted Aug 2, 2021, 8:27 PM UTC

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voodoosurfer•

Lmao, i would NEVER go there again.

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NapalmBBQ•

Did…did they try to use RTV to seal/attach the exhaust?

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upstatefoolin•

Bring it somewhere else then hand those other assholes the bill. Take pictures and document everything

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wadenelsonredditor•

Flex Seal. Same as last time you posted this, OP.

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JAKEYHOOPAOP•

I'll look into it!

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OverboostedTurbo•

They need to be introduced to Mr. Mig Welder...

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Jamurgamer•

Shits fubared. I can't weld for shit but I could connect those two pipes with my $80 harbor freight. No clue how a shop can do work this shitty

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JAKEYHOOPAOP•

Car is a vauxhall Corsa ecoflex 2010

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Of you don't see them with a weldong than probably not a place you want to get your exhaust worked on

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juantzutree•

Is there no exhast shop anywhere near you?

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Foxbody_boy_88•

Real shitty mechanics, go to a shop to have it welded, its cheap

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