# 2006 Mazda Tribute Exhaust Hanger - Solder? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** tribute, mazda\ **Created:** [August 13, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693 "2021-08-13T00:32:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoshiMoshi3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8dc957/32.png) [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/1 "2021-08-13T00:32:57Z")
Hi I have a 2006 Mazda Tribute. One of the hangers after the exhaust manifold and before the resonator has rusted so badly that it broke off the exhaust pipe. Now there’s a hole in the exhaust pipe were the hanger meets the pipe. If I just soldered the hanger back to the exhaust, would this fix this issue, or do I need to replace the whole section of pipe? I’m having difficulty finding a good system diagram of the exhaust for this car, and not able to find the picture of what I’m talking about. If I have to replace it, I’m hoping I can just remove a few bolts and put in the new one? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/2 "2021-08-13T00:36:01Z")
When a exhaust bracket breaks off a pipe due to rust it means the pipe needs to be replaced. You don’t solder exhaust components, they’re welded. But you can’t weld rust. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/3 "2021-08-13T00:39:39Z")
Mazda or dodge = cheap owners? Let’s vote. ---
**Author:** ![YoshiMoshi3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8dc957/32.png) [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/4 "2021-08-13T00:39:39Z")
Thanks for the help! So having to replace this section of just involves unfastening the bolts and bolting in a new one? Sorry I can’t find a good diagram of the exhaust system. I’d imagine the pipe is in sections bolted together with gaskets? Is it possible to just to replace this one section? ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/5 "2021-08-13T00:40:50Z")
Exhaust manifold to resonator? Is there a cat in there somewhere? ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/6 "2021-08-13T00:45:30Z")
## EXHAUST SYSTEM. EXHAUST COMPONENTS. MANIFOLD. (1/1) This Fits Your 2006 Mazda Tribute i Sport Utility 2.3L Duratec A/T AWD View Full Size ![Full Size Assembly Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/7/9/79a496949c47d3f57d28b9da3766d5efa49a2a1f.png) ---
**Author:** ![YoshiMoshi3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8dc957/32.png) [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/7 "2021-08-13T00:47:40Z")
Yea so on my car part 5 has a broken hanger that rusted off. Hanger is free swinging any way it wants. Is it possible to just unbolt part 5 and bolt in a new one? The pipe right after the exhaust manifold. But before the resonator and before the catalytic converter ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/8 "2021-08-13T00:51:51Z")
yes and I would replace 6 and 9 and new bolts. the bolts are probably really rusted. the above picture is for all wheel drive. this is for 4 wheel drive ## EXHAUST SYSTEM. EXHAUST COMPONENTS. MANIFOLD. (1/1) This Fits Your 2006 Mazda Tribute S Sport Utility 3.0L Duratec V6 A/T FWD View Full Size ![Full Size Assembly Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/d/b/dbcce9588935642c409be824aeeef37056948144.png) ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/9 "2021-08-13T00:57:07Z")
That part is called the exhaust flex pipe. You want to get the kit if possible. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/c/8/c849dc92df4522c0899049269ec2ad3573379cc6.jpeg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![YoshiMoshi3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8dc957/32.png) [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/10 "2021-08-13T00:57:12Z")
Thanks this looks more like my car. My part is part 7 with a broken hanger. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/d/b/dbcce9588935642c409be824aeeef37056948144.png) ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/11 "2021-08-13T00:58:44Z")
For crying out loud Moshi . These auto classes you say you are taking should be able to tell you that it will be more sensible to just go to a muffler shop and let them solve this . The money you might save won’t be worth the effort and time to get rust on you and your clothes. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/12 "2021-08-13T01:01:13Z")
Your vehicle has the V-6 You still want the flex pipe kit, ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/7/2/725dc0d449443061c719421ba13a45d90b6ab052.png) Tester ---
**Author:** ![RandomTroll](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/randomtroll/32/12184_2.png) [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/14 "2021-08-13T01:15:04Z")
Solder doesn’t take vibration many car’s components get - I’ve tried. ---
**Author:** ![YoshiMoshi3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8dc957/32.png) [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/15 "2021-08-13T01:16:41Z")
Where can I find this kit? I can’t find it on rock auto. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/16 "2021-08-13T01:20:46Z")
[https://www.1aauto.com/ford-mazda-mercury-front-exhaust-flex-pipe-with-gaskets/i/1aemk00204?f=855253&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6YCI7ums8gIVExLnCh19bwTWEAQYAiABEgJMafD\_BwE](https://www.1aauto.com/ford-mazda-mercury-front-exhaust-flex-pipe-with-gaskets/i/1aemk00204?f=855253&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6YCI7ums8gIVExLnCh19bwTWEAQYAiABEgJMafD_BwE) Tester ---
**Author:** ![YoshiMoshi3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8dc957/32.png) [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/17 "2021-08-13T01:26:17Z")
Thanks. This kit in the link doesn’t come with the nuts and bolts. Is there one that comes with them? Also wondering what the torque specifications is on these bolts? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/18 "2021-08-13T01:28:56Z")
> [@YoshiMoshi3](#): > > Is there one that comes with them? Also wondering what the torque specifications is on these bolts? Any hardware store will have bolts and just tight will be enough . ---
**Author:** ![YoshiMoshi3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8dc957/32.png) [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/19 "2021-08-13T01:41:22Z")
Thanks. They don’t have to be a certain grade or strength of nuts and bolts? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/20 "2021-08-13T01:46:22Z")
Standard grade 5 bolts and nuts will work fine. If the bolts have a washer heads. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/9/192a5b6b736763dc464d5ba4a8726a065a8dfa5c.jpeg) install flat washers under the bolt heads. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693/21 "2021-08-13T02:26:46Z")
I had a bender guy fix all up on exhaust for less than I could have bought parts for. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-exhaust-hanger-solder/178693.md?page=2)