geniusjester

i have flp's on my car and im running the orp's. i think im gettin a small exhaust leak on the passenger side collector and tried to reposition the clamp to see if it helps. looks like it helped a lil but i think im still gettin a leak. i was wondering what is the best way to prevent this using the v-clamps? is there anytime of gasket that i can sandwhich between the collector and the ORP?

BIGBOS

Use foil, trust me it works, place it around the lips of each one on both sides, it works.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Slowhawk

iTrader: (12)

I used the foil trick.I also had to tighten them about 6 times.After each heat cycle to seat them on all the way.

ExtremeZ28

i call it the MIGHTYMOUSE mod since he's the one who came up with it on my headers! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Elite_Hot_Rod

I used 3/4" wide aluminum tape which is thicker than aluminum foil and won't tear. Use 1 complete wrap and smooth the edges down then replace the clamp and re-torque while the exhaust is hot.

Mark

CoopDog

iTrader: (17)

I just coat the ends with copper RTV and put the v-clamp over that. I have never had a leak with this method.

geniusjester

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Elite_Hot_Rod:
<strong>I used 3/4" wide aluminum tape which is thicker than aluminum foil and won't tear. Use 1 complete wrap and smooth the edges down then replace the clamp and re-torque while the exhaust is hot.

Mark</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">where did you get the aluminum tape?

thxone

iTrader: (1)

You can buy A/C tape at Home Depot, which is actually aluminum tape. It works wonders. It looks like a roll of thick aluminum foil with adhesive back.

Viper

iTrader: (6)

Just got done putting the ORP's back on with aluminum tape. Excellent call guys.

One question; anyone else have excessive burning as the tape settled in ( or burned off )?

I took it out for a romp after disconnecting the battery for a 1/2 hour, came to a off ramp and smoke was billowing out. Went straight home and not near as much smoke but still lingering. Also left a white trail behind me on the highway. Any ideas?

Elite_Hot_Rod

I didn't notice any burning when I used the tape. The tape I used is manufactured by 3M, there's no part number on the roll it just says "Made in New Zealand core series 591". It's real soft and only has a light adhesive backing. Your probably just burning off the adhesive.

Mark

geniusjester

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Viper:
<strong>Just got done putting the ORP's back on with aluminum tape. Excellent call guys.

One question; anyone else have excessive burning as the tape settled in ( or burned off )?

I took it out for a romp after disconnecting the battery for a 1/2 hour, came to a off ramp and smoke was billowing out. Went straight home and not near as much smoke but still lingering. Also left a white trail behind me on the highway. Any ideas?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL...whew!!! i thought that was just me. i too finished re-doin the ORP's using aluminum tape and i now noticed the leaks are gone. but i went to dyno the next day and at the end of my 3rd run smoke was comin out and i started to panic. but i looked under the car and it was comin from the clamps. im assumin its nothign but the adhesive just burning off