link pipe gap

what can i use to seal the aftermarket link pipe? im getting an escape well before it gets to the silencer and i pinpointed it to the link to the OM system,
any ideas?

Get some exhaust packing stuff from your local Halfords, I forget its name (presuming you're meaning there's a leak between the link pipe and cut bit of your headers). Alternatively, cut up a can of pop and use the aluminium to pack it out.

Heat retardant silicon sealant.

Originally Posted by BigApe

Heat retardant silicon sealant.

where can i get this from? and do you know how much it is?

I'm sure your local Halfords will have some. Can't remember what it costs. A couple of quid or something like that.

cheers mate.. is it just a case of filling in the gap and letting it set?
can a gap make you loose a little power?

Originally Posted by lylej

what can i use to seal the aftermarket link pipe? im getting an escape well before it gets to the silencer and i pinpointed it to the link to the OM system,
any ideas?

I had the same problem with my Evo can, it didn't seem to fit properly, and there was a gap where the link pipe joined the original downpipe.
This morning I decided to have a proper look, and I found by twisting the link pipe and end can, there is a correct position that allows all 3 parts to line up correctly and no gaps.
Took at bit of experimenting, and I did smear a thin film of Holts exhaust paste on the link pipe to downpipe joint, before final assemble, but now leak free.
Mike

Originally Posted by lylej

cheers mate.. is it just a case of filling in the gap and letting it set?

I'd take it apart. Apply it over the female part then put it back together. Before tightening up the clamp fill the gap you can see. Tighten the clamp and then wait for it to set. Don't bother running the engine before it's set otherwise the pressure will just blow a hole through the sealant.

Originally Posted by shelleyamy

I had the same problem with my Evo can, it didn't seem to fit properly, and there was a gap where the link pipe joined the original downpipe.
This morning I decided to have a proper look, and I found by twisting the link pipe and end can, there is a correct position that allows all 3 parts to line up correctly and no gaps.
Took at bit of experimenting, and I did smear a thin film of Holts exhaust paste on the link pipe to downpipe joint, before final assemble, but now leak free.
Mike

The trouble with that exhaust paste is that when it gets wet it goes brittle and falls out.

[dizzyblonde]

yes and it looks manky too. Had some on my link pipe which is why the clamp and everything welded soild,