Well, the generator sure is loud now.
Does the flexible portion come as a single part, or is there a way to reconnect the flexible part of the tube to the pipe?
Broke mine off recently and won't get into details on how I did it but.... take the assembly off and have it welded. You need a welder that understands how to make it happen cause it's not straightforward.
You can order that piece and it may take weeks as they are built to order. Was quoted $179 two months ago.