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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / December 2005stainless steel exhaust system
Did the '02 Durango come with a stainless steel exhaust system? I could've sworn I saw that in the brochure and on the window sticker but I'm not so sure that's what I got. I had my D at my mechanic the other day to check out a noise coming from the front wheel area (turns out a little lubrication solved the problem) and I mentioned to the mechanic about my exhaust system. He mentioned that if it truly was stainless, it shouldn't have been showing signs of rust, as it was. Anyone have any info on this? P.S. I just checked the catalog for the '02 Durango. It says it comes with a "full stainless steel exhaust system." Maybe I don't have a full understanding of "stainless," but I was under the assumption that it doesn't rust. My stainless steel kitchen knives don't rust so why should this? > Did the '02 Durango come with a stainless steel exhaust system? I could've > sworn I saw that in the brochure and on the window sticker but I'm not so [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > understanding of "stainless," but I was under the assumption that it doesn't > rust. My stainless steel kitchen knives don't rust so why should this? Yes, I believe it did come with a stainless exhaust. However, there are various grades of SS. It will rust; just not nearly as fast as standard steel.  Signature.boB 1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged Stolen 11/26/05 in Denver 1HD1GEL10VY3200010 CO License J5822Z 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. > rust. My stainless steel kitchen knives don't rust so why should this? Are your kitchen knives constantly exposed to heat, acids, and moisture on one side, and water and road salt on the other? Rust is the result of oxidation of iron. Stainless steel, although containing a fair amount of chromium and nickel, is still mostly iron. So they don't make truly stainless steel exhaust systems that don't rust at all? >> rust. My stainless steel kitchen knives don't rust so why should this? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Rust is the result of oxidation of iron. Stainless steel, although > containing a fair amount of chromium and nickel, is still mostly iron. > So they don't make truly stainless steel exhaust systems that don't rust > at all? It's physically impossible to produce an alloy of steel that "never" rusts. However - higher quality stainless steels will resist rusting better than lower quality ones. The goal of the automaker is to produce an exhaust system that doesn't rot through for the life of the vehicle's warranty. Given that the maximum lifetime of that warranty is 7 years or 100,000 miles (biggest service contract you can buy), the fact that your 4-year-old exhaust is starting to show signs of surface rust (and I'm sure that's all it is), I'd say it's perfectly normal. >> So they don't make truly stainless steel exhaust systems that don't rust >> at all? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >exhaust is starting to show signs of surface rust (and I'm sure that's all >it is), I'd say it's perfectly normal. As has been stated, there are many kinds of stainless. They have different qualities. Those that take a beautiful shine and are virtually corrosion resistant don't take kindly to the heat and vibration. Cracked exhaust systems are worse than rust stained exhaust systems. The biggest problem with factory stainless systems is the joints are mig welded with what is basically a mild steel wire, so the welds rust off. > > So they don't make truly stainless steel exhaust systems that don't rust > > at all? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > exhaust is starting to show signs of surface rust (and I'm sure that's all > it is), I'd say it's perfectly normal. Any idea why Chrysler welds the stainless exhaust systems with regular welding material? Can stainless be welded with stainless? Al >> > So they don't make truly stainless steel exhaust systems that don't rust >> > at all? [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Al Chrysler, and virtually all other manufacturers weld with "mild steel" wire because it is cheaper, easier, and it is "good enough". And yes, stainless can be welded with stainless wire. It is a little less forgiving, and works best with TIG, rather than MIG - which makes it more labour intensive. Robots can MIG quite well. >>> > So they don't make truly stainless steel exhaust systems that don't rust >>> > at all? [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >less forgiving, and works best with TIG, rather than MIG - which makes >it more labour intensive. Robots can MIG quite well. For what its worth- I bought a Dodge Caravan new in '89; put 560,000 klicks on it in commercial use, retired it from my business in '98- stainless exhaust system lasted the life of the vehicle, never a problem with it- other maintenance issues with this stalwart little van were- clutch replaced twice, tranny rebuilt once, fuel pump replaced twice, timing belt replaced twice, water pump replaced once. Otherwise, changed the oil and filter 2x/month; plugs, wires, rotor and cap every second year. Original starter, never replaced, head never removed, at 560,000 k it was using about a litre of oil per 1000 k. If Chrysler still built this beautiful little 2.5 engine I'd buy another vehicle equipped with it in a second. Just my 2 cents worth Paul > Any idea why Chrysler welds the stainless exhaust systems with regular > welding material? $$$ My stock exhaust on my '03 wasn't welded anywhere.... it was all crimped to hell with those damn saddle clamps. > Can stainless be welded with stainless? Sure.... ER308 wire with Tri-mix gas (Helium/Argon/CO2) does stainless nicely on my mig welder. Yeah - tig is nicer, but it takes too damn long. If I were welding up some SS pipes on a bench, I'd use my tig. If I were welding up over my head, out of position, I'd use (and have used) my mig. However, that aside, I much prefer band clamps to welding when it comes to exhaust pipes. I tend to burn myself much less tightening up clamps, and don't need the cut-off tool to take it apart later on :) Tom, I don't believe they do. They just don't passivate. Afterall, the exhaust doesn't have to participate in a beauty pagent! Steve >> Any idea why Chrysler welds the stainless exhaust systems with regular >> welding material? [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > exhaust pipes. I tend to burn myself much less tightening up clamps, and > don't need the cut-off tool to take it apart later on :) It did pretty much look like only surface rust. >> So they don't make truly stainless steel exhaust systems that don't rust >> at all? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > 4-year-old exhaust is starting to show signs of surface rust (and I'm sure > that's all it is), I'd say it's perfectly normal. J, The AISI 300 series Stainless steel are austenetic (non magnetic) generally pretty and can handle high heat. Kitchen SS is 304, marine SS is 316, Chemical and food industry is 316TI and 316L. Blast furness, heat treat manifolds and engine valves are 301 SS. These SS alloys do not corrode easily, but they work harden, fatigue and crack easily and they have poor machining characteristics, with the exception of 303. AISI 400 series Stainless Steels are magnetic and corrosion resistant, not corrosion proof. They are generally stronger and some alloys can be hardened like 440 (Knives). This series is less expensive, melt at a lower temperature and resist fatigue better than austenetic types cosecquently they can be machined, drawn and forged easier. This is the series used for exhaust systems. All stainless welds will rust even with the correct filler rod. This is caused by Iron molecule migration to the surface under high heat. Once welded, the welds must be "Passivated" to prevent excessive rusting. This can be done both through electro etching or acid exposure, which removes the surface Iron. Stainless welding can be done using all methods except OxAct gas. Steve > So they don't make truly stainless steel exhaust systems that don't rust > at all? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> Rust is the result of oxidation of iron. Stainless steel, although >> containing a fair amount of chromium and nickel, is still mostly iron. >J, >The AISI 300 series Stainless steel are austenetic (non magnetic) generally [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >except OxAct gas. >Steve Now you tell me, AFTER I welded my stainless steel mower deck to the mild steel frame.With my acet. torch and mild steel wire. >> So they don't make truly stainless steel exhaust systems that don't rust >> at all? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >>> Rust is the result of oxidation of iron. Stainless steel, although >>> containing a fair amount of chromium and nickel, is still mostly iron. |
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