Need way to make enhaust pipe circular again

[Gary B.]

Does anyone have an easy, home garage technique to make the end of an exhaust pipe circular again once it's been dropped twice and turned into a triangular shape?

Gary

[Harmon C.]

Re: Need way to make enhaust pipe circular again

Gary

Their is a tool used to round out and expand exhaust pipes. The one I have uses a bolt in the center and you should find it at auto parts stores.

Lyle

[Joe L.]

Re: Need way to make enhaust pipe circular again

Gary------

As Lyle mentioned, you can get a "tail pipe expander tool" at most good auto supply stores, automotive tool stores, or Sears (in the automotive tool section). However, you have to be careful that you get the right one. There are about 3 different tools and each one covers a certain size range. So, you need the one that covers the range you need. These things cost about $20-30.

[John H.]

Re: Need way to make enhaust pipe circular again

Here's what I use - covers 1-7/8" to 2-1/2" I.D. pipes; Eastwood, Harbor Freight, Northern, etc. have them.

[Gary B.]

Thanks guys. *NM*

[Hector G.]

Re: Need way to make enhaust pipe circular again

Hi John - how do you include photos in your post. Hector

[John H.]

Re: Need way to make enhaust pipe circular again

Hector -

I use an internet photo-hosting service (www.villagephotos.com) and upload images from my hard drive to that site; each hosted image then has its own URL (internet "address"), and I insert that URL into the blank labeled "Optional Image URL" just below the white box you type in when composing a post. When you hit the "Post Message" button, the Board server then goes to that URL, grabs the image, and displays it just below your post text. I usually hit the "Preview Message" button first to make sure it's going to display the correct image, then hit the "Post" button.

[Hector G.]

Re: Need way to make enhaust pipe circular again

Thanks John. I'll give it a try today.

[John H.]

Re: Need way to make enhaust pipe circular again

When you get your photos uploaded, just click on the "Copy URL" below the thumbnail, then when you compose your post, put the cursor in the "Optional Image URL" box, backspace/erase the "http:/" that's already there, then hit Ctrl + V, and the image's URL will be placed in the box.