Thoughts on wether this is repairable or should I just get a new piece?

[fishnguy]

Hey guys,

Heard I had an exhaust leak somewhere and found this when I looked underneath:



Any thoughts on if I can repair it? I haven’t checked the prices yet, but it definitely doesn’t look like a cheap piece of pipe and muffler.

This is on a 2008 4Runner, fyi.

Thanks for the input.

[Bigwoodsman]

I had this happen a few years back. Took it into a muffler shop asked for a quick fix. 45 minutes later I was on my way it was under 200.00. They replaced the muffler. It was on Stony Plain road and about 160 street. I had that truck for 3 more years. Wasn’t a problem.

BW

[Mavrick]

Done, you need a new muffler and tail pipe. You can't weld rust. It's not overly expensive to replace stock exhaust as a rule.( excluding cat)

[FishOutOfWater]

As some have said, that exhaust is toast... Replace it.

It's an easy "driveway swap"... DIY !

[Stinky Buffalo]

Or if you're cheap:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...3801p.html#spc
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/v...3758p.html#spc

[colour86]

dont do the puddy / muffler tape fix. doesnt hold for any length of time. Best bet is to either replace the muffler with a used one, or buy a aftermarket one. should be fairly cheap to get a universal one in there.

[Dewey Cox]

Pull out that muffler and clamp in a piece of pipe.
All that back pressure is just holding you back.

[sdb8440]

Originally Posted by colour86

dont do the puddy / muffler tape fix. doesnt hold for any length of time. Best bet is to either replace the muffler with a used one, or buy a aftermarket one. should be fairly cheap to get a universal one in there.

Do you mean this Puddy?

[Dean2]

I would take it in to a good custom muffler place and have them look at it. From the look of it in the picture you may not be able to weld that so it will hold properly. If not buy a new aftermarket. Check out PartsKing on 156 St they will be about 25-50% of what Toyota wants on most parts. Did the tail pipe on the wife's 92 Forerunner, so I know how bad Toyota wants to rip you for those kinds of parts. Even at PartsKing they aren't cheap depending on whether you can get away with just the muffler, much cheaper, or if you need a converter too. I also order a lot from Rock Auto and always check their prices including shipping, sometimes PartsKing is as good other times Rock is WAY cheaper..