I officially fail ... I am one with the suXorS

SXti · 11-01-2009, 07:35 PM

I can't for the life of me get my exhaust to stop leaking

And my catback sits all tilt-o-ugly in the rear.

After taking the thing apart three times over the weekend I've learned two things.
1. the force is not strong with me
2. I hate working under ramps

I've never had this much trouble on an exhaust, so now some shop will get my money because I suck and am out of patience.

So RMIC - can someone recommend a good shop anywhere from Bountiful to SLC?

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medamullet · 11-01-2009, 07:37 PM

what exhaust is it?

medamullet · 11-01-2009, 07:38 PM

take it to lance. He can fix it, weld it, and make it good for your pleasure...

Tiene Boost? · 11-01-2009, 07:43 PM

That doesnt explain much...where is it leaking?? why do you suck at life??

SXti · 11-01-2009, 07:53 PM

It's leaking where the downpipe meets the mid-pipe, I've tried it with donut and without. I "think" I was able to seal the rear section of the mid-pipe.

This isn't my first exhaust to install, but it will be the first I will pay to have done right.

Sorry I don't know who Lance is

where does he work?

medamullet · 11-01-2009, 08:07 PM

down2earthsubie, he is a freelance car guy

his dad has the ultimate set of tools. He can fix it.

Did you buy new gaskets? Once you take them off you shouldn't try to use them again, they almost always leak

Touge86 · 11-01-2009, 08:07 PM

eBay special exhaust? Need a new gasket?

SXti · 11-01-2009, 08:16 PM

Injen downpipe - megan catback - new gaskets all around.

I'm hoping someone knows of a shop when I can drop it off and pick it up after work, I'm slammed during the week.

medamullet · 11-01-2009, 08:20 PM

lance can do it after work while you wait. It shouldn't take more than a couple hours to fix.

SXti · 11-01-2009, 08:25 PM

thanks man I'll shoot him a PM - appreciate it

medamullet · 11-01-2009, 08:30 PM

bad news is we wil be at sema all this week, so he won't be back until monday I think.... he will def be cheaper than a shop and he has mad skillz.

bhhamblin · 11-01-2009, 10:53 PM

Solid Autoworks can fit it also.

Momosaurus WRX · 11-01-2009, 11:23 PM

I had problems with getting my downpipe to hook up to my stock catback. I had to have my friend push down from the top, and the other pull on the catback to get it close enough. Its just a matter of getting the exhaust hangars to flex a lil bit. once its been on for a week or so, get back under there and tighten the bolts and nuts down again and it should be fine. but i don't know why it would be sitting funny

SXti · 11-01-2009, 11:52 PM

The first turboback I put on this car installed smoothly, same with my old 04 sti. So I don't know what gremlins I stirred up this time, but I'm done being cramped underneath a set of low ramps. At least the weather was nice

I forgot Solid was so close, might have to give them a call tomorrow - thanks

11-01-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
SXti Scooby Newbie Member#: 73692 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Vehicle: 08 STI OBP	I officially fail ... I am one with the suXorS I can't for the life of me get my exhaust to stop leaking And my catback sits all tilt-o-ugly in the rear. After taking the thing apart three times over the weekend I've learned two things. 1. the force is not strong with me 2. I hate working under ramps I've never had this much trouble on an exhaust, so now some shop will get my money because I suck and am out of patience. So RMIC - can someone recommend a good shop anywhere from Bountiful to SLC? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-01-2009, 07:53 PM	#5
SXti Scooby Newbie Member#: 73692 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Vehicle: 08 STI OBP	It's leaking where the downpipe meets the mid-pipe, I've tried it with donut and without. I "think" I was able to seal the rear section of the mid-pipe. This isn't my first exhaust to install, but it will be the first I will pay to have done right. Sorry I don't know who Lance is where does he work? Last edited by SXti; 11-01-2009 at 08:04 PM.

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11-01-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
medamullet Scooby Guru Member#: 99442 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: International Location: Man of Mystery Vehicle: 2006 SGM STI I'm on CORN YO!	what exhaust is it?

11-01-2009, 07:38 PM	#3
medamullet Scooby Guru Member#: 99442 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: International Location: Man of Mystery Vehicle: 2006 SGM STI I'm on CORN YO!	take it to lance. He can fix it, weld it, and make it good for your pleasure...

11-01-2009, 07:43 PM	#4
Tiene Boost? Scooby Newbie Member#: 171826 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nuevo Mexico Vehicle: 2003 wrx PSM	That doesnt explain much...where is it leaking?? why do you suck at life??

11-01-2009, 08:07 PM	#6
medamullet Scooby Guru Member#: 99442 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: International Location: Man of Mystery Vehicle: 2006 SGM STI I'm on CORN YO!	down2earthsubie, he is a freelance car guy his dad has the ultimate set of tools. He can fix it. Did you buy new gaskets? Once you take them off you shouldn't try to use them again, they almost always leak

11-01-2009, 08:07 PM	#7
Touge86 Scooby Guru Member#: 166498 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: International Location: Utah Vehicle: 2013 FRS SWP	eBay special exhaust? Need a new gasket?

11-01-2009, 08:16 PM	#8
SXti Scooby Newbie Member#: 73692 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Vehicle: 08 STI OBP	Injen downpipe - megan catback - new gaskets all around. I'm hoping someone knows of a shop when I can drop it off and pick it up after work, I'm slammed during the week.

11-01-2009, 08:20 PM	#9
medamullet Scooby Guru Member#: 99442 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: International Location: Man of Mystery Vehicle: 2006 SGM STI I'm on CORN YO!	lance can do it after work while you wait. It shouldn't take more than a couple hours to fix.

11-01-2009, 08:25 PM	#10
SXti Scooby Newbie Member#: 73692 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Vehicle: 08 STI OBP	thanks man I'll shoot him a PM - appreciate it

11-01-2009, 08:30 PM	#11
medamullet Scooby Guru Member#: 99442 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: International Location: Man of Mystery Vehicle: 2006 SGM STI I'm on CORN YO!	bad news is we wil be at sema all this week, so he won't be back until monday I think.... he will def be cheaper than a shop and he has mad skillz.

11-01-2009, 10:53 PM	#12
bhhamblin n00b Moderator Moderator Member#: 99397 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Clinton, UT Vehicle: '13 BRZ, '13 STi SRs13 '83 Skyline '93 GTR	Solid Autoworks can fit it also.

11-01-2009, 11:23 PM	#13
Momosaurus WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 214737 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Ogden	I had problems with getting my downpipe to hook up to my stock catback. I had to have my friend push down from the top, and the other pull on the catback to get it close enough. Its just a matter of getting the exhaust hangars to flex a lil bit. once its been on for a week or so, get back under there and tighten the bolts and nuts down again and it should be fine. but i don't know why it would be sitting funny

11-01-2009, 11:52 PM	#14
SXti Scooby Newbie Member#: 73692 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Vehicle: 08 STI OBP	The first turboback I put on this car installed smoothly, same with my old 04 sti. So I don't know what gremlins I stirred up this time, but I'm done being cramped underneath a set of low ramps. At least the weather was nice I forgot Solid was so close, might have to give them a call tomorrow - thanks