fixing exhaust flange

[Englishdog]

Just purchased a 98 with a 2.5. It has a rusted exhaust flange and missing donut gasket at the joint behind the cat and the start of exhaust pipe.

Looking for a DIY fix. Can I just cut both pipes with a hacksaw and then buy a pipe for in between and use muffler clamps? Is there a way to replace the flange and put in a donut?

Any help appreciated.

 

[triumphrider-1]

I don't know how badly yours is rusted but, for mine I just bought a new dougnut seal, set the exhuast where it needed to be, and welded the flange back onto the tubing.

 

[martin]

If it's just the flange that's rusted away you can get split flanges, they come apart to allow you to get them on the pipe.