The flex pipe between the manifold and catalytic converter appears to have a leak at the connector on the catalytic converter side. It seems that this is sold as a complete assembly with the Cat only, and has no bolts. Does anyone have any experience trying to patch, repair, or replace an issue like this or am I stuck having to replace the whole Cat due to this connector?

Thanks for Your Help,
James

Sorry no experience in repairing this. But yikes, I bet that Catalytic Converter is expensive.

If its just the flex pipe you need, why not check with local junk yards, etc?

The flex pipe is part of the emissions system and is covered for 8 years or 80,000 miles if I remember correctly. It's part of the cat.
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Jerry

On my 2000 S40 in Sept. 2007, had mine welded at a local Midas shop for @$200.00. Estamate was $540.00 for Cat. Car had 66,000 miles then. Now 76,000 and no problems. Moved to CA and got @32 mpg. Safe Driving!!!

Thanks for the reply. I ended up just giving in and going for the assembly. I feel like I definitely wasted money though and probably should have either done it myself or went to someone else to get the flex pipe replaced.