Best way to fix exhaust leak?

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07-16-2003, 12:14 AM

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Best way to fix exhaust leak?

What is the best way to fix an exhaust leak at home? It is leaking at a weld and I need to fix it until I can get it up to a muffler shop.

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07-16-2003, 12:53 AM

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Re: Best way to fix exhaust leak?

JB weld

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07-16-2003, 03:10 AM

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Re: Best way to fix exhaust leak?

Where is it leaking at exactly?

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07-16-2003, 11:19 AM

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Re: Best way to fix exhaust leak?

It is leaking rigt behind the header collector welding parts of my duals together.

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07-16-2003, 12:35 PM

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Re: Best way to fix exhaust leak?

Duct Tape! It fixes everything! :p

Try some JB Weld, like mentioned above.

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07-16-2003, 04:28 PM

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Re: Best way to fix exhaust leak?

or.. if it's a small hole, use a hose clamp and a piece of sheetmetal. Seen this done at the track with a bottle cap

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