Exhaust Issue

[mbret2004]

Hi guys,
I'm working with my exhaust. I have found a problem with my exhaust pipe that mates up to the y-pipe. One of the four springs that go from the exhaust to the y-pipe has vibrated so bad it left a "spring impression" into the end of the exhaust pipe where that end goes into the y-pipe. This spring also bent the flange so the "donut" seal doesn't seat properly. The y-pipe isn't damaged.

My thought is to grind/file the metal exhaust flange back so I can get the exhaust gasket to seat. Next, I planned on welding in the area that the spring damaged. I'll then grind that even.

Anyone have a better idea? Am I on the right track? The vibration was from a bad crankshaft which has been replaced.

Thanks

 

[BBP]

I wouldn't grind it, it's too thin. I would use two ball-peen hammers & reform the flange, then reweld as needed.

 

[mbret2004]

Good point, I'll try it when I get home tonight. Thanks for the reply.