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LS1Hawk 09-25-2006 05:38 PM

Exhaust leaks
 
As some know, I just installed a new exhaust on my car. I noticed that where the clamps are that hold the pipes together water will drip out. I checked all the clamps and the bolts are tight. I guess it's something that's inherent on systems that are not welded together (my stock exhaust leaked a bit as well). Is there something I can get to seal up the leaks?

WayFast84 09-25-2006 05:49 PM

I hade mine welded up, and then I found out my y pipe absolutly sucks..

qwikz28 09-25-2006 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1Hawk
As some know, I just installed a new exhaust on my car. I noticed that where the clamps are that hold the pipes together water will drip out. I checked all the clamps and the bolts are tight. I guess it's something that's inherent on systems that are not welded together (my stock exhaust leaked a bit as well). Is there something I can get to seal up the leaks?

john- quite a few people are unhappy with their catbacks being just bolted on. therefore, they opted to take it to an exhaust shop to have it welded on. this makes the exhaust sound a little throatier and seals it up well. just make sure the exhaust shop is reputable and knows what they are doing. its a cheap fix if you ask me.

LS1Hawk 09-26-2006 05:27 AM

Thanks, I think I may look into that. Are there any good shops in the area?

r0nin89 09-26-2006 07:41 AM

I think I may get this done. Abouts what does it cost because my exhaust looks horrible in the back with the clamps.

Rich189 09-26-2006 07:44 AM

whatever u do dont go to mufflex

foff667 09-26-2006 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by r0nin89
I think I may get this done. Abouts what does it cost because my exhaust looks horrible in the back with the clamps.

depends on how many connections need to be welded & if they are all accessible on the car or not...could run you 1 hr labor or 5.

LS1Hawk 09-26-2006 08:10 AM

On my car 4 of the 5 connections would need to be sealed up. The only one that doesn't leak is the one that connects the over axle to the tailpipes. They're very easy to access as three are on the intermediate pipe, and one is on the tailpipe. The tips are also clamped on, but I'm focused on the leaks right now.

Would something like this be effective? http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...ipe_Sealer.htm


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