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iTrader: (8)

Has anyone had good luck with a specific kind of band clamp? I have not found one that does not leak really.

StangeatinZ28

best way to seal a band clamp is to put aluminum foil underneath it. seals perfect. any of them work good

Intercooler2

iTrader: (24)

Get V-Bands

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

I've had better luck with Duraseal clamps and slotting the pipe that overlaps to give it room to compress.

Band clamps themselves won't seal by design (just look at it and you'll see why), and they don't develop enough tension to compress the pipe itself down to seal.

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iTrader: (8)

Thanks guys i will try the foil or slotting the pipe. thanks alot.

jimmyblue

iTrader: (11)

I use the aluminum HVAC tape, a few turns of that
and you have a nice undergasket that the bands
only have to protect.

jmm98LS1

iTrader: (28)

I use walker lap-joint band clamps with a light bead of red rtv around the joint.....never had one leak that way.

MadIceV8

iTrader: (12)

Exactly. I will first wrap it around and then start the car to feel for any leaks. Then I'll apply the band clamp once it seems sealed.