converter-resonator coupling split flange?

May 13, 2015 1 Replies

'04 Cavalier. The converter outlet coupling failed - the bolts broke, and the bolt holes in both flanges are pretty much useless. Given the age of the car, and the cost of replacing all the components, I thought to use a couple of split flanges instead. But, I'm having a lot of trouble finding the right sized flanges. The original flanges are '3-bolt', as is the gasket -

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The problem is, finding the flanges. The pipe measures 2" There are a lot of 2-bolt 2" split flanges, but 3-bolt ones seem rare. Other sizes seem much more common. Nothing local. I did find a 2" one online
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But, the scarcity makes me wonder if I'm just missing something. I mean, it's a Cavalier - usually, anything I need is readily available.



Any thoughts/experience would be appreciated. (Especially, if this is just not going to work, and I should just bite the bullet and replace the converter & resonator/mid-pipe.)



Thanks.


Can you weld? If so there is no reason why you couldn't weld on a 2 bolt flange to each piece and use it. Just put the bolts horizontal.

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Have used them and they do work pretty well.

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