v band clamps leaking, WTF?
03-15-2009, 12:34 PM
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v band clamps leaking, WTF? not sure what is going on. this is on an all motor setup, no boost even.
its the worst exhaust leak ive ever heard.
my exhaust guy tacked everything in place, then dropped it to fully weld it.
upon inspection, the rings may have warped just a hair from the heat.
we cut both welds, clamped the rings in place, then REwelded the pipes with the rings and clamps secure.
still leaks.
was trying to make things easy. i should have just stuck with band clamps.
the connection is from headers to y pipe if it matters.
any suggestions or tips?
its the worst exhaust leak ive ever heard.
my exhaust guy tacked everything in place, then dropped it to fully weld it.
upon inspection, the rings may have warped just a hair from the heat.
we cut both welds, clamped the rings in place, then REwelded the pipes with the rings and clamps secure.
still leaks.
was trying to make things easy. i should have just stuck with band clamps.
the connection is from headers to y pipe if it matters.
any suggestions or tips?
