That flex joint needs to be removed and replaced with new. MAYBE at a good local Mom & Pop exhaust shop - NOT a national chain Exhaust Doodle.

Anything in the Walker replacement diagram for 2016 Cadillac SRX 3.6?

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Rock auto and GM parts do not list the individual piece, perhaps the dealer can get one for you? you can have a mom and pop swap it ? it should not have broken so soon so have mom and pop check for broken exhaust mounts or other damage /looseness that caused the pipe to flex so much

edit - the FSM does not show this as a replaceable part you may have to replace the whole section...i'dstart looking at wrecking yards online if the dealer says its a no-go

 

Just an FYI, you can buy generic flex pieces like that in various sizes at the auto parts. The hard part is finding somebody willing and able to weld the new flex in.

 

If you want a bolt in solution, you're buying the complete pipe. As hoosier points out, you can get the flex at any parts place. We do these frequently in the school shop. Complete pipe out. Chop the bad flex. Pipe pieces back in. Measure the gap. Cut the ends off the flex to match. Flex in gap, tack weld. Remove complete pipe. Finish weld all the way around. Reinstall the complete pipe with new gaskets. Yes, it is a decent amount of time to do. Many independent garages will know how to do this, and I can guarantee a dealer won't do it.

 

When I had it done, the old pipe did not need to be removed. It was on an older and completely different vehicle though. It's just a matter of whether or not you have enough space to get in there and work. Sounds like a bit of a job R&Ring the whole thing, but I imagine the replacement is pretty pricey.

 

Yep, flex pipes available on Amazon. Just measure yours up and order them. Take it to a exhaust shop or do like i did and take it to a small repair shop. Mine look like new again in there. Cost was around $275 total.

 

$275? Wow, that seems like a lot. I paid $50 labor and the part was like 15 bucks.

 

Glad it worked out for you. My local welding shop made quick work of this one as well. Think they're out of business now. At least the joint looked pretty vacant last time I drove by. Man I'm gonna miss that place. My welding skills are only so-so.