Lou98SS

I had my MAC headers/Y-pipe installed by a shop I use and I just saw that the Y-pipe (single end toward rear of car) where it goes into the intermediate pipe is really, really loose (where the band clamp is). The band clamp appears to be tightened down all the way but I can slide the end of the Y-pipe in and out it’s so loose. Plus because of this, I’m obviously getting exhaust leaking out of this area. Have any of you had this problem and if so, how did you fix it?
Thanks.

<small>[ May 23, 2002, 10:34 AM: Message edited by: Lou98SS ]</small>

wizkid

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Yep. I have the problem almost fixed. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

I got a 3" exhaust clamp from Auto Zone or one of those shops. I would reccomened a 2.75" (2-3/4") clamps because the 3" looks a little big. Just titghten the crap out of it!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Mine was so loose the muffler was sliding back and forth rattling against my heat shield.

ERic

wizkid

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BTW, I love my short stick. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> It was like my 3rd mod back in the day and you even next day'd me the stick since I next day'd you my payment. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Eric
www.installuniversity.com

99Z TEA Stage 1 heads/Hammer Cam/Mac Headers and some stuff

Lou98SS

Thanks Eric for the advice. I will definitely give that a try. I know welding will take care of it but I really don't want to weld this spot in case I want to change out the Y-pipe.

And I'm glad you like your Short Stick! I also have to say that your site, install university, is the greatest! <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

I've used it a ton for my BMR LCAs, PHR, and Rear end girdle to name a few. Keep up the good work on that site, it rocks!

Lou98SS

Eric - thanks Man, it worked out great! The 2 3/4 inch clamp fit perfectly. I also wrapped some metal exhaust tape around the Y-pipe where it slips inside the intermediate pipe. I tightened the clamp as much as I could and it seemed to crimp the intermediate pipe very well. The old stock band clamp could not do that since it was just a metal band. I haven't fired it up yet because I just finished a little bit ago and it was too late (I didn't want to wake everyone up!).

Anyway thanks again!

wizkid

iTrader: (3)

Great! That is a good idea about the metal tape. I am glad I could help and I am glad you like the website! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

I feel the same way about welding it up. I don't want too either because I can see myself ditching that intermediate pipe soon and I will be cutting some on my y-pipe. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

ERic

Hugger

iTrader: (21)

Be careful tightening the hell out of the band clamp between the mac pipe and I pipe. Mine was loose as well so I really crimped it good with a 2.75 clamp now It will not come apart. Even after I had the whole thing off the car and out in the yard me and two other guy COULDN'T get it apart. Just my .02
-Josh

zZAndrusZz

If you can't get it apart, there's always a sawzall or a good cutting torch. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> And those things are fun to play with anyway.

Andy