last year I tried to use aftermarket (warranted, such as Walker) exhaust parts on my 97 OBW. Never did find parts that fit right. SO now I've purchased the muffler and center pipe from the dealer, but found the flange broke off the back of the rear converter. Don't want to spend another > $300, so will try a split flange. Has anyone done this? The only one I could find today is one that looks pretty simple, but appears to be about the right size.

Hope this works ok? thanks for any comments, advice...

 

John

It may be a mute point now, but was the flange broke when you bought it, or was it something that happened after the fact?

 

I don't have any experience with the split flange setup, but hopefully you got things sorted out.

 

Josh

It may be a mute point now, but was the flange broke when you bought it, or was it something that happened after the fact?

 

I don't have any experience with the split flange setup, but hopefully you got things sorted out.

 

Josh

 

The flange broke off the converter assembly, which I had not anticipated. I bought the center pipe and the muffler, since there were a couple of leaks in the center pipe, and in the muffler.

So to save having to buy a $600 converter which doesn't seem to have other problems (well, I've seen prices from $300 - $900??), I bought a $6.50 'split flange' that I was able to put around the remaining piece of flange on the converter pipe and bolt to the center pipe. It's only been there for two days, but looks good so far.

 

John

I've used a split flange before. It's still working 10k miles later.