Tightening begi upper and lower downpipes - Leaking - Loosening
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Well i tighten the hell out of it last night, as it warmed up on my way to work this mourning, ppprrrrrrr ppprrrrr pprrrrr > bbbrrrrraaaaaappppppp... rattle.... bbbrrraaaappp... rattle....
Got it welded as much as they could it still leaks a tiny bit on top but i have some magic potion that i will spread all over it once it cools down and hope it seals the damn thing. I'll also toss the clamp on there if it fits between the pipe and the cradle.
Got it welded as much as they could it still leaks a tiny bit on top but i have some magic potion that i will spread all over it once it cools down and hope it seals the damn thing. I'll also toss the clamp on there if it fits between the pipe and the cradle.
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It shouldn't leak, like i said I never used any securing device there. Teh design on the joint should prevent leaks. since top portion fits into the bottom section with about a 4" overlap, it's going to be damn hard for the exhaust to leak out. Plus once it gets warm it should expand and get mad tight dawg.
your best be is a slip-joint band clamp and permatex muffler wrap as a sealant beneath it to really solve the issue.
your best be is a slip-joint band clamp and permatex muffler wrap as a sealant beneath it to really solve the issue.
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4" wtf? mine barely has an inch, maybe an inch and a half. I ripped the bolt when i tried to tighten it more.
When i talked to Stephanie she did say they changed the design so now they are using a 4" bolt instead of the 6" bolt i'm using.
When i talked to Stephanie she did say they changed the design so now they are using a 4" bolt instead of the 6" bolt i'm using.
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The problem i have with mine is my slip joint keeps slipping down. So far it hasnt come off but would make a big problem if it did. Either im going to weld it solid (then i have to take off the manifold every time i want to remove the exhaust) or vband. To me, a weld tack would eventually give way.
If your gonna tack it, just weld it. No leaks garanteed (unless you welded without gas [not flux core])
If your gonna tack it, just weld it. No leaks garanteed (unless you welded without gas [not flux core])
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mine is not tacked, mine is welded however its not welded all around since they couldnt get to it from the top. You think i can take it off from the bottom of the car or do i have to pull the turbo to remove it?
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My begi downpipe didnt hve enough clearance for me to thread the nut on the bolt more than about a few threads, its still hanging on there but it not tight, Im going to put a spring on it pretty soon
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try this:
![](http://i.ebayimg.com/21/!BO+1YJwBGk~$(KGrHgoH-D8EjlLlyV52BJ)j6h8(C!~~_12.JPG)
2 1/2 " STAINLESS STEEL BAND CLAMP for slip on Y pipes:eBay Motors (item 380112453669 end time Nov-17-09 05:38:38 PST)
with this wrapped around the seem:
![](http://permatex.com/images/DisplayImage.asp?210|/images/ProductPhotos/80331.jpg)
http://permatex.com/products/Automot...pe_Bandage.htm
2 1/2 " STAINLESS STEEL BAND CLAMP for slip on Y pipes:eBay Motors (item 380112453669 end time Nov-17-09 05:38:38 PST)
with this wrapped around the seem:
![](http://permatex.com/images/DisplayImage.asp?210|/images/ProductPhotos/80331.jpg)
http://permatex.com/products/Automot...pe_Bandage.htm