This is a Job I've been putting off for ages.

It looks as if some Garage/Shop may have done a bodge up, on the Exhaust before I bought the Car (many years ago) but now its starting to blow a bit and I would like

to fix it, before her MOT which is due soon.

So what I was thinking of doing, was to cut out that pile of Junk and then join the Tubes back together using a Sleeve.

If I try and Mig it, then there is every chance it might burn through, so I was wondering if I could buy some stuff to Cement it together and then maybe clip it as well.

I am planning to get a new down pipe but I want to wait until my Car lift is Free, because otherwise it will be a difficult job to do without proper access.

Is there any Exhaust Cement that you can recommend, that sets 'Rock Hard' and would be as good as Welding.

 

NO not as good as welding

 

Cement is not ss good as welding. More of a temp fix. But if metal is blow out on welding then cement it until you can do permanent repair

 

As a temp repair, OK.

If the sleeving is a tight fit and the "cement" is used as an assembly aid, could be better.

I used to use Holts Firegum, Made in UK I think???, back in the MK7 days, when money was none existant. Worked for me until the next time.

Nothing beats welding.

 

Cheers Grant

Yes you guessed right, I was planning to use the Cement, as an assembly aid with a couple of Clips.

But I may have to have a rethink, as I don't want that Pipe dropping down and digging into the road, if it all falls apart.

 

Invitation for a lot of smart *** answers, because no one "welds" a cage together with exhaust cement or "welds" up a bracket with JB weld.

lol at the fking hose clamp, my car had one on its exhaust when I bought it.

If you straight cut the pipes, you should be able to use a sleeve with some sealant to temporarily make this work until a new pipe comes in. I'm not sure I'd bother with a "cement" because it will be a pain later on.

Muffler cement is like an epoxy that dries hard and is usually used to fix holes. You just want a sealant. I've seen regular old high temp RTV used countless times, but there may be some better at the store.

Then again if you get a slotted sleeve to go over both end that you can use the proper clamps on, it should already be a tight enough fit that a little sealant will go a long way.

 

Hi Sidescrollin

Slotted Sleeve, that's a great idea! with a bit of sealant and a couple of good Clamps.

At least as a temporary measure, until I get a new pipe.

 

Here is an exhaust clamp sleeve.

 

OMG!

Cheers JT, That's just what I want!