The Way I Fix Leaky Exhaust Band Clamps Flanges Flares Donut Gaskets Slip Joints Seal Anything

[@truckandroll989]

Solid video. Something to may consider in the future. You may want to tighten the flange first and then the clamps. Reason being this might pull the sliding piece forward so your flanged joints are parallel. When you tighten the clamps first and then tighten the flange its possible your flange is bowing a bit (tighter at the ends and open in the center). Maybe a non issue and hopefully you are sealed up but just something to consider.

[@daveyboy8907]

Come on bro use jackstands.. The car is wobbling man.. My grandfather was paralyzed from a car slipping off jack.. Shit happens be safe..👍🏼👍🏼 Nice fix by the way.. I use jackstands and a jack to. E double safe.. lol

[@weeveferrelaine6973]

I think that's video auto-stabilization. His camera is really shaky, so what it's trying to do, is stretch the image of the video with the shaking, though this is the early form of the technology, when it wasn't that great. You can notice it, because the left and right sides of the video will move closer and farther away by how they look, in a nauseating kind of way.

[@harorider96]

My car just fell off a cheap stand while untightening a bolt with the wheel removed. Lesson learned!

[@seeya205]

The wheels are on the ground.

[@densmith1234]

Thanks for the video, and great fix! I'm going to do this for all future exhaust work I do. Hey man, please do not ever get under a vehicle supported by only a jack. Use jackstands always, and give the vehicle a good rock to make sure it's stable on jackstands. I would hate for you to get hurt my friend.

[@dntlss]

I cant believe anyone would do shit like that,i can see a teenager doing this, i did that many times when i was a kid but this guy sounds like hes a older guy, should know better,a brick, a piece of wood,a tire with a rim, anything to give you a fighting chance in case that old china jack decides to fall down.

[@jamesa6272]

A jeep fell on a guy at work by just using a jack. Broke his collar bone pretty bad. Not smart

[@jiggynights]

Yes please use jack stands. Even when I was young and dumb I would still use one of my wheels just in case. Jacks have failed 3x on me

[@fruitninja4923]

Don’t you just love it when they don’t show the struggle of part install but rather edit the install in?

[@MrEfmad19]

Man I just bought this y pipe and I have bad exhaust leak. I’m glad I seen your video.

[@SteveKish]

I was hoping it would of went away on it's own but I had to add the rtv sealant to fix it for good.

[@htatesil4192]

@@SteveKish black rtv?

[@dntlss]

@@htatesil4192 I thin he meant this stuff,a lot of people call Permatex RTV and viceversa, i dont think black RTV would have a prayer on a exhaust system.

[@dntlss]

Man love your Eagle Talon, you need to get it going,i had a Eclipse from the same vintage,those were awesome cars in my opinion, wish i hadn't sold mine,very comfortable and peppy for the time.

[@razoreffect]

This is exactly what I was looking for!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@TJ-qz6hr]

This one time at band clamp...

[@dntlss]

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[@saggyface1796]

That was fucking mint

[@chrisfox1962]

Been using this as a header gasket for over 30 years

[@timb7775]

I dont know, not sure id put sealant at that gasket since it will make it a pain to remove in the future, will most likely def need a new gasket if so. Wonder if a different clamp would seal better, like a lap joint clamp.

[@macknumber9]

67 ft lbs wow....I was only torquing to 30ft lbs I wonder if that's why I have a leak... I have a slip joint that is leaking after removing the midpipe and then reinstalling it...before it did not leak so I don't have it fully seated....I don't know if I just didn't torque it down enough or if I didn't fully seat it...will torquing it down help fully seat it or do I just need to whack it with a rubber mallet to get it to fully seat?

[@boblafountaine9560]

Just what I wanted, a great informative video that i can’t hear because the guy has a soft voice and plays music in the background.

[@RobertoSantiagoRodriguez]

Tx so much!

[@alsn126]

Thank you for this informative video. I have a leak where I have it clamped on the cat. Is the ultra copper from permatex very reliable and will it last a long time?

[@slovq1174]

Had it on my old car for about a year before I sold it. The leak never came back.

[@stevenmach7628]

Is it holding up ?

[@GoldSK96]

This is beast, thank you

[@curry10]

Man I use 1.5 wrap with cloth titanium on the joint. Hold in place with aluminum tape then use the 3” wide band clamp that has 2 bolts. No mess and guarantee works much better 🤙🏼

[@iwanov15]

U think its worth it? Cuz i think i will do same

[@bhwjrproductions]

Nice looking exhaust, was it custom built for you? How’s that exhaust leak repair now? I think I’ll follow your lead to fix my exhaust leak.

[@dntlss]

Most exhaust you see that has those slip joints are off the rack exhausts meaning it was made by a company,the majority of exhaust you see custom built by a shop are a one piece cause they dont wanna deal with leaks,companies have started making these multiple piece exhaust i presume to ease shipping, small box= cheaper shipping and no matter what anyone tells you they always leak,i bought one all stainless for almost a grand and it leaks like a sieve so you gotta do what this gentleman did and break out the Permatex,lol or you can have it welded, they are really nice though.

[@raymonds9335]

What happens when you need to take the pipes off do you have to clean all that silicone off before putting it back together?

[@derrickgarcia303]

How long does it last?

[@johnLA1961]

Would have put the sealer on the band clamps and on the metal gasket. A little anti seize on the bolt threads too.

[@dbarnes192]

I would've thrown some extra cement muffler seal on the edges

[@MarkedPrivate-n9p]

Those are washer or lock washer on clamps?

[@IanoftheRVin]

looks like he installed both

[@chrissanchez9218]

I bought the tape idk why when my leaks are tiny

[@J.Y_Z33]

Do you feel any better throttle response and is there any rasp to it? I have kinetix hfc and a muffler delete and I’m debating between this y pipe or motordyne now lol

[@SteveKish]

There is more throttle response and power. There is a very small amount of rasp but adding in a resonator would clean that up. The motordyne with the resonator option is a good way to go.

[@luizdesouza289]

Does the z1 y pipe fit the stock exhaust? Im so close to buying it right now but I need somes help thanks bro

[@SteveKish]

Yes it does.

[@panagiotisf7228]

No jackstands?

[@jpks5646]

He’s toying with his precious life!!!

[@seeya205]

The wheels are on the ground.

[@markperalta6245]

Is it still sealed to this day? Got the same y pipe and it’s leaking the same as yours

[@SteveKish]

It was sealed and never leaked up until I removed it in April 2022 to be sold

[@dylan-nguyen]

@@SteveKish was it hard to remove

[@antonioalegria1412]

Can I use this on v bands?

[@SteveKish]

It's really high temp silicone so you can as long as you don't exceed the temp rating. I've used it on donut ring connections and exhaust clamp connections without any leaks.

[@antonioalegria1412]

Steve Kish alright will try this out thank you

[@BrandonCockridge18]

Thank you for this video! Took care of the leak I had!

[@timerider313]

There are much better band clamps that are wider and made for slip-joint connections.

[@witnessnoah2427]

its still leaking lol. im having the same sound when letting off the throttle. probably the downpipes

[@SteveKish]

Mine hasn't leaked since the install with the rtv paste.

[@rajalebi]

that’s just rasp; a leak would be louder under acceleration than coming off

[@reglus15]

But when it get hot, don't it melt?

[@SteveKish]

Once it cures it doesn't melt unless you exceed temp rating and it has never failed me so far on an exhaust joint.

[@charlesaceasarii1797]

@@SteveKish great video bro, gonna try this on 2 small exhaust leaks I have on my jeep