Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

broken smog pipe question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-07-2013, 05:45 PM
  #1  
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
 
gotgrowth's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 80
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default broken smog pipe question

i believe it is a smog or egr pipe

is comming ff the bottom of my passengers side header, its an aluminum pipe that is attached to a fitting like this... http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...15388_zoom.jpg


it snapped off pretty close to the header..

what is this pipes purpose, can i drive like this safely , is there an easy fix other then replacing the header or having the pipe welded back on?
Old 08-07-2013, 06:13 PM
  #2  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
sreve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

That is a cover used after the air pump is removed.

Either of those things will work or weld a patch on the pipe.
Old 08-07-2013, 06:32 PM
  #3  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Wicked 94TA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

My EGR pipe broke off right where it was welded to the header. I just broke it all the way off, found a short bolt the same diameter of the hole, shoved it in there and welded it in place. Looks a little cleaner now, you can't see it all from the top side of the motor.
Old 08-07-2013, 07:04 PM
  #4  
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
 
gotgrowth's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 80
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Wicked 94TA
My EGR pipe broke off right where it was welded to the header. I just broke it all the way off, found a short bolt the same diameter of the hole, shoved it in there and welded it in place. Looks a little cleaner now, you can't see it all from the top side of the motor.

Can I just jb weld over the hole?
Old 08-07-2013, 07:19 PM
  #5  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Wicked 94TA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by gotgrowth
Can I just jb weld over the hole?
I looked into that but it won't hold up to the heat.
Old 08-07-2013, 07:57 PM
  #6  
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
 
gotgrowth's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 80
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

im trying to avoid taking the header off in order to do this... any idea how muhc a shop would charge?

would it be ok to drive it like it is for a ;ittle bit?
Old 08-07-2013, 08:40 PM
  #7  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Wicked 94TA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by gotgrowth
im trying to avoid taking the header off in order to do this... any idea how muhc a shop would charge?

would it be ok to drive it like it is for a ;ittle bit?
It wasn't too bad to get to underneath the car but then again I don't have A/C anymore so there is a lot more room on that side now. I drove mine for a day or so and it was annoying and sounded like **** but I wouldn't wait too long to get it fixed.



Quick Reply: broken smog pipe question



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:12 AM.