Exhaust Tailpipe Repair

[tomslupilot]

On my last preflight, found the exhaust tailpipe broken in half where the clamp attaches to the shock absorber/firewall.

Any idea if this can be repaired by reusing the top part of the tailpipe and welding on some new pipe?  Approximate Cost?

I called around and it looks like ~$400 to replace the tailpipe.  Just wondering if it might be cheaper to repair.  Also want to hear if a repair is as good?

Thanks,
Tom

[kerry]

Send it to Dawley aviation in Wisconsin.  They can make up a new tail pipe.  I would remove your muffler and inspect it.  If your tail pipe is in bad condition the rest of your exhaust system could be also going. 

[fantom]

Quote: kerry

Send it to Dawley aviation in Wisconsin.  They can make up a new tail pipe.  I would remove your muffler and inspect it.  If your tail pipe is in bad condition the rest of your exhaust system could be also going.