Wanna see some of worst welding ever?

novimustang · 01-06-2013, 08:32 PM

As part of my recent build up, I decided to replace my stock y-pipe. In addition to being 22 years old, when I bolted it back up to my new headers, it pretty much leaked all over the place. It wasn't much to look at either...

However, it wasn't until I actually took the thing off that I realized just how bad it was...

I mean...what can you even say there? What. The hell. Happened??

After installing the new y-pipe I picked up from Jeg's, even without a cat, the thing was much quieter due to those gases actually being able to make it to the muffler.

**rhauf** · 01-06-2013, 08:43 PM

haha.. nice

my explorer has something like that right now... after the old muffler fell off, i just grabbed a random one, stuck it up there and welded the bottom side of the pipe.. there's a pretty big gap at the top i couldnt get the welder around to though.. so, until i remove the pipes and do it right... lots of leaking :)

**JBfab** · 01-06-2013, 08:56 PM

Just a heads up next time you try to weld. Remove any rust or oxidation with a flap wheel or grinding disk. Also remove the aluminized coating on the new pipe. Weld doesnt stick for crap to it. Good welds start with good prep, looks like there was zero prep on that y pipe.

Spaz337 · 01-06-2013, 08:56 PM

Looks like they couldn't afford a helmet so they tried to learn using the "look away" method lol

Steve83 · 01-06-2013, 09:04 PM

I'd just like to thank Gabby Johnson for that authentic gorilla-welding.

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Originally Posted by JBfab

Just a heads up next time you try to weld.

I'm pretty sure that's what he found when installing a new part; not welding that he DID.

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Originally Posted by novimustang

...installing the new y-pipe I picked up from Jeg's...

ToddACimer · 01-06-2013, 09:22 PM

My local advance auto stocks these stainless band clamps that work really well and seem to hold up well, definitely sealing better than those welds. For $12 they are hard to beat

**351w500** · 01-06-2013, 09:38 PM

You are wearing a welding helmet right ?

novimustang · 01-06-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve83

I'm pretty sure that's what he found when installing a new part; not welding that he DID.

Thank you, that's correct. I DID NOT DO THAT!!! I just bought the truck, so I have been going over some things and that was something that I found. I do have a welding helmet, though I don't own a welder.... so I just put a very small amount of red high temp silicone around the slip fit pipe sections (not on the collectors) and used the clamps included with the new y-pipe, using a 1/4" ratchet being extra careful to not over tighten them.

Those stainless band clamps are really nice though. I used those on my Mustang.

***jopes*** · 01-06-2013, 09:46 PM

Those pictures are a little small, could you make them bigger?

**BigBud** · 01-06-2013, 09:56 PM

Wow, that's awesome. What kind of mig were you using?

Kingfish999 · 01-06-2013, 10:37 PM

im surprized that wedge shaped piece in the second pic didnt fall out

***Saltlife*** · 01-07-2013, 07:21 AM

Quality work there.

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Originally Posted by BigBud

Wow, that's awesome. What kind of mig were you using?

Read the thread bud he already said that he didnt weld this!

**BRONCONUT** · 01-07-2013, 07:53 AM

Bring over my way, I will weld her up for you

Steve83 · 01-07-2013, 06:42 PM

Why would he need a new Y-pipe welded?

BakerBaker · 01-07-2013, 09:00 PM

That picture makes me happy for the problems I have.

I have a slight header leak at the collector. And the PO had true duals installed all the way back.
But anit nothing half-ass welded like that.

makes me want to

that some dumbass thought that was ok.

novimustang · 01-07-2013, 09:14 PM

Yeah, I mean if a shop did that, that's simply inexcusable...if it was done by some shade tree mechanic, they need to sell their hammers and channel locks, and... I dunno, make some lemonade or something.

I'm still shocked at how much quieter the truck is WITHOUT cats.

**wdford** · 01-07-2013, 09:15 PM

frankensteins monster!

**thin blue line** · 01-07-2013, 09:20 PM

thats some really nice work right there.........................................

tonyroc14 · 01-07-2013, 09:31 PM

Oh there's the y-pipe I welded up...

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JerryC · 01-07-2013, 11:39 PM

I'm surprised it stayed together. Who looks at that when they are done and thinks "yeah, that's good." Wow, just wow...

01-06-2013, 08:32 PM	#1
novimustang Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '91 Silver Anniversary 5.0	Wanna see some of worst welding ever? As part of my recent build up, I decided to replace my stock y-pipe. In addition to being 22 years old, when I bolted it back up to my new headers, it pretty much leaked all over the place. It wasn't much to look at either... However, it wasn't until I actually took the thing off that I realized just how bad it was... I mean...what can you even say there? What. The hell. Happened?? After installing the new y-pipe I picked up from Jeg's, even without a cat, the thing was much quieter due to those gases actually being able to make it to the muffler. __________________ -Nathan Wright \| Sales Consultant - Bill Estes Ford, Brownsburg, IN \| 1991 Silver Anniversary 5.0 \| GT40P Heads \| Ford Racing M-9430-T50 Headers \| Mildy Ported Stock Lower Intake \| Bosch EV6 Injectors \| PCV Oil Separator \| Smog removed \| Jeg's 2½" Y-Pipe \| Skyjacker Nitro8000 Shocks, Hydro7000 Stabilizer \| Warn Premium Manual Hubs \| E4OD w/B&M 70264 SuperCooler and Filter \|

01-06-2013, 08:43 PM	#2
rhauf FSM Lifetime Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,774 iTrader: (3) Bronco Info: 82 bronco 408w 4" lift 35's, 88 bronco 351w all stock on 31s	haha.. nice my explorer has something like that right now... after the old muffler fell off, i just grabbed a random one, stuck it up there and welded the bottom side of the pipe.. there's a pretty big gap at the top i couldnt get the welder around to though.. so, until i remove the pipes and do it right... lots of leaking :) __________________ -Ryan Check out my youtube page. Many bronco videos. http://www.youtube.com/user/rhauf1

01-06-2013, 08:56 PM	#3
JBfab Fullsize Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Emerald, PA Posts: 1,969 iTrader: (8) Bronco Info: 94 C150, 351/zf,5"lift,35" xterains,flow40, mac headers,sag swap, elec fan, 4WDB	Just a heads up next time you try to weld. Remove any rust or oxidation with a flap wheel or grinding disk. Also remove the aluminized coating on the new pipe. Weld doesnt stick for crap to it. Good welds start with good prep, looks like there was zero prep on that y pipe. __________________ It's not custom if you bought it from a catalog! Visit my build thread- http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/...d.php?t=211825

01-06-2013, 09:22 PM	#6
ToddACimer Engineer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 12,779 iTrader: (19) Bronco Info: 11 F150 CC 4x4	My local advance auto stocks these stainless band clamps that work really well and seem to hold up well, definitely sealing better than those welds. For $12 they are hard to beat __________________ Recipient of multiple driving awards from State and Local officials.

01-06-2013, 09:46 PM	#9
*jopes* gone fish'n Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maggie's Nipples, Wyoming Posts: 20,242 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: pile of parts	Those pictures are a little small, could you make them bigger? __________________ '01 F250, 444ci of straight piped oil burning fun. 4x4, 6 spd, GTP38R noise maker, Stage 2 injektorz. Lotsa fun! Let's Go Fishing.

01-06-2013, 08:56 PM	#4
Spaz337 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: "no mans land" west central Louisiana Posts: 38 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 92 nite edition 31" bfg's	Looks like they couldn't afford a helmet so they tried to learn using the "look away" method lol

01-06-2013, 09:38 PM	#7
351w500 Unforgiven's Pet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fairfield ca. Posts: 8,396 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: '90 xlt 351w E40D Truetrac I GOT ROLLER ROCKERS !	You are wearing a welding helmet right ?

01-06-2013, 09:56 PM	#10
BigBud You thought what...... Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southeast WA Posts: 222 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: Sold the 79 waiting for a next to free 80s to snatch	Wow, that's awesome. What kind of mig were you using? __________________ 79 Bronco 6" lift, mild 460, and 3/4 tons----Sold 94 F150 4x4 302 zf5spd swap----run about 97 F350 Crew Cab 4x4 4" lift---work beast Old guys,......they're tricky.

01-06-2013, 10:37 PM	#11
Kingfish999 Nothing beets a Fullsize Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palm Harbor FL Posts: 2,548 iTrader: (10) Bronco Info: 96 Bronco 5.0, 88 Bronco 5.8	im surprized that wedge shaped piece in the second pic didnt fall out __________________ ---96 Eddie Bauer 302-----------88 XLT 351 Carb------ -----E4OD 1356 4.10-------------C6 1356 3.55-------- ---8-lug TTB/D60 Rear--------------TTB/8.8----------- --Daily Driver/Prerunner---------Mudder/Submarine-----

01-07-2013, 07:53 AM	#13
BRONCONUT Local # 40 Boilermakers Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hartford,KY Posts: 11,164 iTrader: (20) Bronco Info: 5.8 w/ MSD, optima, K&N, OBA, 8 lugs, Detroit w/ 4.88's, 4 wheel disc brakes & Kick ass camo,	Bring over my way, I will weld her up for you __________________ My Supermotors Rust Repair Bumper Build SAS

01-07-2013, 06:42 PM	#14
Steve83 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 32,118 iTrader: (98) Bronco Info: '83 VIN & title on '93 frame/body w/'95 4.9L & EB paint	Why would he need a new Y-pipe welded? __________________ Walk softly & carry a BIG SIX ! ! ! . .

01-07-2013, 09:00 PM	#15
BakerBaker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 684 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 87 EB w/302,C6,1356, 36 TSL's and I need a spare, PM me if you local and have a spare tire for sale	That picture makes me happy for the problems I have. I have a slight header leak at the collector. And the PO had true duals installed all the way back. But anit nothing half-ass welded like that. makes me want to that some dumbass thought that was ok.

01-07-2013, 09:14 PM	#16
novimustang Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '91 Silver Anniversary 5.0	Yeah, I mean if a shop did that, that's simply inexcusable...if it was done by some shade tree mechanic, they need to sell their hammers and channel locks, and... I dunno, make some lemonade or something. I'm still shocked at how much quieter the truck is WITHOUT cats. __________________ -Nathan Wright \| Sales Consultant - Bill Estes Ford, Brownsburg, IN \| 1991 Silver Anniversary 5.0 \| GT40P Heads \| Ford Racing M-9430-T50 Headers \| Mildy Ported Stock Lower Intake \| Bosch EV6 Injectors \| PCV Oil Separator \| Smog removed \| Jeg's 2½" Y-Pipe \| Skyjacker Nitro8000 Shocks, Hydro7000 Stabilizer \| Warn Premium Manual Hubs \| E4OD w/B&M 70264 SuperCooler and Filter \|

01-07-2013, 09:15 PM	#17
wdford Fullsize Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 152 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1995 EB 351W, E40D	frankensteins monster! __________________

01-07-2013, 09:20 PM	#18
thin blue line Fullsize Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 3,123 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 95 XLT 302 E40D 5.5 devers 3"body lift 35" MTR's Warn locking hubs custom rock sliders.	thats some really nice work right there......................................... __________________ remember its your ride build it your way not there way. but build it dont buy it

01-07-2013, 09:31 PM	#19
tonyroc14 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: LaHabra, CA Posts: 2,847 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 1993 XLT 5.8,1991 XLT 5.8 - sold	Oh there's the y-pipe I welded up... Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ Click here for Poker Run announcement, trip plan and details

01-07-2013, 11:39 PM	#20
JerryC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Memphis Posts: 22 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 96 XL 5.8	I'm surprised it stayed together. Who looks at that when they are done and thinks "yeah, that's good." Wow, just wow...

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