Exhaust leak - suggestions?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Cincinnati Oh
Exhaust leak - suggestions?
I have a leak where the cat-back is clamped to my Dynatech cats (which are connected to EM long tubes). I am using a stainless steel clamp, and no matter how tight it is there is a small leak. I'd prefer not to weld at this spot to make the r/r of the exhaust easier. Does anyone have any tips/tricks for stopping this sort of leak? Thanks!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Cincinnati Oh
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Check at the parts store. They should have some putty or muffler cement that will seal it.
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Thanks. Would Autozone, etc., carry this stuff too?
Avoid welding as much as you can. I tried a clamp one size smaller and it worked once. Auto Zone would have them.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Your pipe might be kinked from overtightening. Those band clamps are really hit n miss. My truck uses em from the factory.
If the pipe is deformed a little, then putty is your only easy fix.
If the pipe is deformed a little, then putty is your only easy fix.
