ksk1980

iTrader: (33)

Mine leak terrible. I have a set of pace setter headers and ORY on a 02 ws6 using the wide band clamps( wide with 2 bolts ) and they leak terrible no matter what i try
what are u guys using to seal up ur slip fits? Pics? Web links?

HoLLo

iTrader: (17)

I've tried both band clamps and U-Bolts. I got fed up and took my **** to an exhaust shop and had them bolt some 3 bolt flanges with gaskets to the headers. 100x better now. I had the option of v-bolt clamps, but it was much more expensive. I wish I had done it now, but 3 bolts aren't hard to remove.

bamaballa205

iTrader: (12)

Use to use the band clamps before welding. NO LEAKS NOW!!!!!!!

98ws6blk

Is it your primaries leaking or where it connects to the y-pipe?

ksk1980

iTrader: (33)

Yep leaks the worst where they meet the y pipe

got milk??

iTrader: (18)

I wrap a 2 inch wide piece of aluminum foil around the joint, and then secure it with a band clamp. The foil compresses pretty nice into the groove and acts as a gasket. Lots of miles and no leaks here. Every time you work on the exhaust you must replace the foil gasket though.

blackbird0230

I did the aluminum foil with band clamps and still had the leak so I said screw it and had 3 bolt flanges welded in. No leaks no compliants. The band clamps were two bolts anyways so its not like I'm saving time over flanges lol.

hiltsy855

iTrader: (35)

I use strips of 1" wide header wrap under the band clamp and it works great.