Exhaust repair
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Exhaust repair
A joint on my exhaust is blowing and I need to repair it, basically the fit isn't quite right and there is a small gap.
I've seen this Holts GG2R Gun Gum Paste...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000X2 ... dp_summary
Anyone used it, is it any good?
Or can anyone recommend anything better?
I've seen this Holts GG2R Gun Gum Paste...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000X2 ... dp_summary
Anyone used it, is it any good?
Or can anyone recommend anything better?
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Re: Exhaust repair
I always use firegum, but if a joint isn't quite right that's not right. I'm seem to remember being told that you can't use exhaust paste that close to the cat.
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Re: Exhaust repair
I brought a used mk2 exhaust with an adapter joint to fit a mk1 and it's that joint that is blowing slightly, I don't really want to start undoing the bolts as they'll probably break, so thought it would be easier just to apply some paste to fill the gap...
I'll have a look at firegum
I'll have a look at firegum
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Re: Exhaust repair
You shouldn't use paste before the cat as if any hardens within the exhaust and then gets blown off it will get shot at the cat matrix like a bullet, after the cat isn't a problem.daz wrote:I always use firegum, but if a joint isn't quite right that's not right. I'm seem to remember being told that you can't use exhaust paste that close to the cat.
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Re: Exhaust repair
Well that's' that mystery solvedtalkingcars wrote:You shouldn't use paste before the cat as if any hardens within the exhaust and then gets blown off it will get shot at the cat matrix like a bullet, after the cat isn't a problem.daz wrote:I always use firegum, but if a joint isn't quite right that's not right. I'm seem to remember being told that you can't use exhaust paste that close to the cat.
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Re: Exhaust repair
Sadly, that's what I'd classify as a bodge, sorry Beefio. Chances are that the flange is warped from manufacture and will need to be machined flat to get a good gas seal.beefio wrote:I brought a used mk2 exhaust with an adapter joint to fit a mk1 and it's that joint that is blowing slightly, I don't really want to start undoing the bolts as they'll probably break, so thought it would be easier just to apply some paste to fill the gap...
I'll have a look at firegum
I'd go back to who ever sold it to you and get a replacement. Or investigate it further - and if a warped flange, take it over to a machine shop and get it milled flat. Shouldn't cost a fortune either to get a proper gas-tight solution...
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Re: Exhaust repair
I'm sure you're right Rob, but after all the time and effort I spent getting the old exhaust off I haven't really got the energy to worry about it. I like the exhaust so want to keep it and the paste has fixed the problem for the time being and you can't see it so isn't an issue for me at present, I will however put it on my long list of 'things to do'...
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Re: Exhaust repair
I know what you mean. The paste may silence things for you to get the mojo back to have another look at it!