1997 3.0 liter exhaust repair

I have a leak on the joint between the middle section and the rear section on the above.

Have been quoted £500 for Mild steel and £1000 for stainless steel replacement.


Currently using wynns gasket product to seal BUT can anyone suggest an alternative method or kit.


I was considering asking a garage to cut out the joint and then use some sleeving to fix, but all the rapid fit outfits just want to replace !!!!!

What a suprise !!!

The pipes are stainless but the flanges are mild steel, they are the items which have corroded.

Any bright ideas out there please ??



Thanks