Hey all, I appreciate your guidance here!
I have a pretty massive exhaust leak (after the turbo and after the exhaust break (pac break). The area with the full crack/separation is circled in red, and the remaining exhaust line has a lot of play in it as well.
First noticed a strong exhaust smell in the bedroom, and have had a lack of power/turbo pressure. I'm thinking this is the culprit for both
I'm pretty confident I can do the work to replace it, but wondering where I should source the line (and if you have any idea on what the part name/number would be) for that on short notice - we're supposed to be leaving in a few days for a short trip.
Thanks for your help!
I don't know your exhaust pipe size (different engine than mine) but this should start you on the right path.
6" Flex Exhaust Hose Pipes | FLEX EXHAUST HOSE 6" (https://www.truckpipesusa.com/categories/6-exhaust-pipes/6-flex-exhaust-hose.html?srsltid=AfmBOoprhfFJJtW1HJpDqi1t9w11LSuwYMCEkowHQ3r4-9AvhBo9VEEH)
Is the flex hose broken or has the clamp broken and the flex hose needs to be reattached (with new clamps)?
The flex hose is broken off about 2" above the clamp. Looks completely broken through.
That is an easy replace. New flex hose (see Craneman's link above) and new hose clamps at each end.
If you can get the stainless flex,will not rust like yours.
Thanks everyone. New parts ordered and I will be installing tomorrow. I figured this would be simple, but didn't know where to start. I appreciate your help!
A broken exhaust pipe could certainly contribute to a "strong exhaust smell in the bedroom".
However, a break
downstream of the turbo and exhaust brake would
not have any deleterious effect on "power/turbo pressure"...it might even be beneficial (especially if the OEM muffler was plugged up with carbon).
You will need to look elsewhere for the cause of that symptom.
As John44 said use stainless as the non stainless won't last long.