question about patching a small leak in my exhaust
11-22-2006, 11:46 AM
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question about patching a small leak in my exhaust
'99 2.8QMS
I have a small leak at the clamp behind the cat on my passenger side exhaust pipe. I'm ordering new clamps and cats in the next few weeks but I'm wondering if theres anything i can use to patch it in the mean time. I looked at JB Weld but it says it cant handle the temps of an exhaust pipe.
Anyone have a suggestion for a quick fix?
TIA
I have a small leak at the clamp behind the cat on my passenger side exhaust pipe. I'm ordering new clamps and cats in the next few weeks but I'm wondering if theres anything i can use to patch it in the mean time. I looked at JB Weld but it says it cant handle the temps of an exhaust pipe.
Anyone have a suggestion for a quick fix?
TIA
11-22-2006, 01:25 PM
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I ordered online. These clamps are good. You even can get the pre-formed ones.
<ul><li><a href="http://stores.channeladvisor.com/verociousmotorsports/Clamps/EasySeal%20Exhaust%20Clamps/?nocache=1">click</a></li></ul>
11-22-2006, 01:33 PM
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and you can get standard sizes to work on metric diameter exhaust? I couldn't
then again, I can't even get the OEM clamp to seal up properly. The 2" clamp on 55mm exhaust is obviously meant for exactly 2". The metal end with the bolts doesn't fit the 55mm pipe exactly and it leaks.
11-22-2006, 01:37 PM
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They work on my Milltek fine... IIRC Milltek is metric even though it's English in origin. :)
I ordered extras in places I wasn't quite sure about the pipe diameter. They're cheap enough and clamps are always good to have in hand.
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11-22-2006, 01:59 PM
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Well it's 73mm(2.87")... The milltek SS replacement clamps are stamped with 73.
DP is indeed 2.5" or something like it. Easy seal or torctite(pre-formed ones) are quite good and very flexible in size.