OK, well after ridiculously extensive googlin' ...... I've found sources for these parts as well as the manufacturer's names and numbers.
These little ribbed bellows type pipes which connect between the cylinder head's exhaust header / manifold to the turbocharger's exhaust inlet are called...
Wait, you're saying that it is functional to just get "flexy pipe" for ordinary exhaust repair and cut out the bad section of the stock part, then weld the flex pipe into place?
Or can it be clamped?? I'm sorry, I've never had any experience with repairing exhausts like this.....
I'm not at...
You found the ribbed pipe such as shown in this image which connects the exhaust manifold to the turbo exhaust inlet??? I need the one for the passenger side, but when I contacted Pep Boys, the local NAPA, and OReilly's, and wasn't able to find anything.
I'm not looking for generic "flexy"...
Turns out on a close inspection that it IS in fact the ribbed flexy pipe which goes from the passenger side exhaust to the turbo which is cracked and leaking.... The donut seals seem to be fine.
New problem: Does anyone know where I can get a hold of one of those little flex pipes? I haven't...
As much as this thing jumps when you hit the pedal, I can't wait to see how it goes with proper turbo operation! I'm not driving it another mile until I replace that donut.... My question was less whether it's OK to have an exhaust leak as I am aware of the hazards of carbon monoxide, but...
Yes, it's the center mount turbo with the ribbed flexy pipes. They are NOT broken [at least visibly] and the exhaust is definitely coming out through the mating flange between the crossover and exhaust pipe. I'll get a picture tomorrow.
I guess my question is more so: are these "donut"...
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I have a 1997 GMC Savana 3500 RV with about half a million miles on it, and although it runs just like new as far as I can tell, I have a question....
With the "doghouse" engine cover removed in the cab, so that I can access the rear of the engine, when the engine is running, I...