Steve Lovelock
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| posted on 7/3/10 at 05:20 PM |
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Exhaust clamp problems
I have had trouble connecting the end can on my exhaust to the manifold without it leaking. I have a standard side exit manifold and can system as
used by many 7 based cars. The manifold’s external diameter is 50mm and the end can’s pipe is 54mm. The end can pipe sleeves the manifold with a
little gap. I used a VW exhaust clamp last time and it worked well. It is about 4 inches long with clamps at each end. Because of the step in
diameter the clamp gets a little distorted when tightened. The first time it worked ok but this time it hasn't and is leaking. Does anybody
know of an alternative clamp that might be more successful?
Cheers
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twybrow
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| posted on 7/3/10 at 06:50 PM |
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I used exhaust sealant paste (Halfords) in all my fittings when assembled. It seems to help seal with the different diameter pipes/clamps.
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02GF74
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| posted on 7/3/10 at 07:28 PM |
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maybe use a thin metal strip as a shim between the two tubes?
angle ends sothere is overlap and some paste - may work better than trying to crush the outer, whcih should have slots cut in it if you want the
idmater to reduce else where can the metal go?
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Blackbird Rush
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| posted on 7/3/10 at 09:57 PM |
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Mikalor clamps are very good and i have used High temp silicone sealant RTV
Silicone which has done a marvelous job sealing up the exhaust.
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