SS Exhaust blowing at the usual place

[TrophyDan]

Hey Guys, my exhuast is blowing at the cat to back box joint.
I have tried tightening up the clamp but it stil blows.

Its a stainless steel exhaust so that means i need silicon sealent i think....?
Where do i get it from and wot do u guys use?

Where can i get a new clamp from that clamps down on both sides so i can get an exhaust bandage under there?

Cheers for any help

 

[paul]

gum gum? :S

 

[TrophyDan]

gum gum? :S

Nah, that drys into a dry paste doesn't it? Need something with a bit of elastisity in it plus. When it drys hard, it just cracks when it moves.

 

[Rob669]

I hate to say this, but go to Halfords they sell it. It's made by Loctite and can withstand temps to 350 degrees. Worked a treat on mine.

 

[TrophyDan]

Any ideas what it is called?

Also where do i get the clamp?

 

[Kris86]

Welcome to the world of a 182 exhaust. I took mine with a miltek into slowfit and they fiddled the exhaust and it doesnt blow anymore. Just every couple of months one tailpipe is higher than the other lol..so i take it into a mates garage and adjust further..they are crap!

 

[mattjk]

exhaust putty is so s**t, it just hardens and flakes off, I dont think you can get an elasticky one it would just melt

 

[Tom]

The clamps are crap and if you mate it too secure the cat flange snaps.

Best bet is to get the connection changed at a custom exhaust place.

 

[duncansharp]

Just use normal silicon sealant (bathroom stuff) and new clamps from halford or any motorfactors.

 

[Rob669]

exhaust putty is so s**t, it just hardens and flakes off, I dont think you can get an elasticky one it would just melt

Yes you can, I use it and it works a treat - it doesn't melt. The packet is all messy, but I think it's called flange sealant (it is orange and sets like rubber). Perfect for sealing up exhausts!

 

[TrophyDan]

Ah ha, i think i've found it:

http://www.choiceful.com/choiceful-id-3987-Loctite-Instant-Gasket-Flange-Sealant-40ml.html

 

[Rob669]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_173139_langId_-1_categoryId_121715

This one, 5920. Mine looks different but this is the stuff, Loctite 5920.

 

[TrophyDan]

Cheers dude

 

[Gaz_]

Just use normal silicon sealant (bathroom stuff) and new clamps from halford or any motorfactors.

WTF? Wont this cause a mess/melt?

Its all in the fitment. You cant re use the Renault jobbie. Get a new one. I had an aftermarket one with two bolts. Never had any problems with mine.

 

[Rob669]

Use the proper sealant, 5920 by Loctite.

 

[Fred@BTM]

has to be high temp silicone (over 300deg)

 

[TrophyDan]

so what would recommend to use then Fred?

 

[Rob669]

Loctite 5920, withstands temperatures up to 350 degrees.