182 Exhuast Coupling/Clamp

[Russ.]

Hi Guys,

Recently been having a bit of grief with my exhaust on my 182 around a clamp which joins the centre pipe to the back box. I think that this has been fitted as the exhaust has been blowing at somepoint. Am i right in thinking when out of the factory the centre pipe/back box is one section?

Heres some pics of the clamp in question, as you can see theres a liquid seeping out of it and onto the floor (quite a sizeable amount for the few minutes the car was running for) i presume this is un burnt petrol?

Ive also recorded a vid trying to capture the rattling sound that is being made although unfortunately my phone hasn't done a very good job at capturing the sound so will try to make another vid again tomorrow.

Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8C8hC2BnaM

Pics -

 

[Russ.]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Forgot to say, i had the exhaust clamp refitted a couple of weeks ago and its playing up again already.[/FONT]

 

[JonC]

That clamp is cr@p, doesn't even look like these any sealant around the join. Get something like this:

and a liberal application of firegum around the join

 

[Russ.]

Something like that easy enough to change over with the car on axle stands on the drive? now you mention it the guy who repositioned the joint didnt apply any firegum type sealent

 

[Russ.]

what size clamp will i need for the 182's exhaust?

 

[mini-valver]

Should all be one piece mate. The liquid is water, is normal for there to be a bit in the system after the cat.

 

[Russ.]

^ Thats good to know dave, if ever i have a car that spits flames i want it from the tail pipe and not the mid section lol

 

[mini-valver]

Lol, indeed! I'd come have a look mate but work away all frigging week!

 

[Russ.]

No probs mate, ill have a butchers after work one night. Just need to find bore size of the standard exhaust so i can buy a new clamp as posted above.

 

[JonC]

Yeah it's easy to do if you have a pair of axle stands. You need 60mm clamp.

 

[Russ.]

Next question before i go upto CES, when applying the exhaust sealent paste do i need to just apply a little around the joint or is it best to use plenty of the stuff and wipe the excess off once the clamps fitted and tightened?

 

[Steve]

Been told the new renault one is fine will report back when i get it.

 

[JonC]

Next question before i go upto CES, when applying the exhaust sealent paste do i need to just apply a little around the joint or is it best to use plenty of the stuff and wipe the excess off once the clamps fitted and tightened?

Best to apply plenty of the stuff on the inner surface of the clamp. Then once the clamp has tightened, wipe off the excess. Then go for a gentle drive to heat up the exhaust gradually to set the firegum. The firegum will expand and set with the heat to seal any gaps in the clamp.

 

[Russ.]

Thanks for that Jon, will get it done tomorrow after work when im in my work clobber.

just for reference i bought a clamp the same as the one people pointed out on ebay/posted pics of for under £11 with a tube of exhaust sealent from CES UK.

Thanks for everyones help will post how ive got on tommorow once (hopefully) the bracket is fitted and functional.