Topic: Exhaust Leak Culprit

[waldezy]

I hear ticking....think it is the valves - nope. Months later I took my exhaust off to do a the filter conversion and boom. So what's next? I really don't want to buy a new one - anyone think it is salvageable?

[Terry in Australia]

Is the outer tube still welded in place mate, or is it loose? If it's still in place, grind the end smooth and install another gasket, and it should be fine. You can always add another gasket if necessary, they crush down a fair way. Cheers, Terry.

[waldezy]

Hey Aussie Terry,

Thanks for the reply. Yes, that outer tube is loose. I have a grinder and can try grinding it down to be smooth. I also have an extra set of copper gaskets as well. I can try that this week.

[Terry in Australia]

Have you got access to a welder mate? You'll need to weld the outer tube back on, or it'll continue to leak. Take the outer tube off, drill a couple of holes in it, and weld/fill the holes, then grind them back smooth.

If you don't have access to a welder, drill through both tubes and "pop rivet" them together. Not as permanent as welding, but good enough to get you out of trouble. Cheers, Terry.

[scottly]

Have you got access to a welder mate? You'll need to weld the outer tube back on, or it'll continue to leak. Take the outer tube off, drill a couple of holes in it, and weld/fill the holes,

1+ If you can't get the outer tube off, align it flush with the end of the inner pipe, drill a couple of shallow 5/16" divots into it, just deep enough for the tip of the bit to break through to the outside of the inner tube, and weld up the divots with a mig welder. The thin amount of material at the bottom of the divot will readily melt, fusing the two parts together.

[waldezy]

DAH! No welder here. I'll have to take it to an exhaust shop I suppose. Should be a $10 - $20 job I assume.