Is this a normal exhaust gap?

[RazorbackMustang]

I cannot get this side to stop leaking. I found the source of my big leak, the dealership left the big clamps loose on both sides. The ones with two bolts. I fixed that, straightened up my tip (that I hope stays.....again), and tightened it all back up. I cannot get this side to seal. Is that a normal gap between the pipes?

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

when the magnaflow tru-x went in my other car they used aluminum foil to seal the flanges.

 

[RazorbackMustang]

when the magnaflow tru-x went in my other car they used aluminum foil to seal the flanges.

Did it hold for a long time?

 

[Rob72]

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80697-Copper-Spray-A-Gasket-Sealant/dp/B000HBNUDQ

This too

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

It held until i returned the car to stock. You may want to just loosen the clamp at the ota pipes and readjust it all.

 

[RazorbackMustang]

This too

Last time I tried some of the high heat Mega Copper and it held for quite a while, but it makes a huge mess.

It held until i returned the car to stock. You may want to just loosen the clamp at the ota pipes and readjust it all.

I've done this a billion times. I feel like I should just make a bed under the damn car. LOL. I'll try a couple layers of foil. I had tried the muffler tape before but it didn't last long close to the cats like that.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Have you tried getting that one lined up and tightened before doing the ota clamp?

 

[RazorbackMustang]

Have you tried getting that one lined up and tightened before doing the ota clamp?

I have. When I do that my right side tip ends up looking like a limp dick....all hanging down low and off to the side. ROFLMAO. I think I'll give a few wraps of foil a shot. Its thicker than the muffler tape.

Thanks for the help fellas!

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

You can adjust the mufflers by themselves.....

 

[RazorbackMustang]

You can adjust the mufflers by themselves.....

Tried that too. It wouldn't stay in place. I kid you not. I have been under the car screwing with this at LEAST 10 times. LOL. I hate exhaust leaks.....Haha!

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

I hear ya, i have a rattle that is driving me crazy. Ive heated and bent everything i can find and still cant get it to stop.

 

[RazorbackMustang]

I hear ya, i have a rattle that is driving me crazy. Ive heated and bent everything i can find and still cant get it to stop.

Sometimes I feel like this hobby will end me. LOL

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

BUT lol why no offroad under that car?

 

[RazorbackMustang]

BUT lol why no offroad under that car?

Using the FRPP tune until my 3/36 is up. No way to turn off the O2 sensors with it.

That and I'm old now. Not sure I want a loud-as-balls car anymore. LOL

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Gotcha.

 

[RazorbackMustang]

I'm going to, tentatively, call this fixed. The tip is staying straight, the leak is gone (for now) using the foil trick suggested by jewc75. I'm overjoyed right now. Looking forward to cruising without being 100% preoccupied with a crooked exhaust tip....

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Awesome man, hope it works permanently.