#1: Bloody exhaust flanges Author: ssjgoku101, Location: earthPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:58 am ---- Can any of you give me some advice on how to install the exhaust system on a 206 1.6 16v.
No matter how many times I adjust the clamps and pipes I can't stop small gas leaks between the exhaust flanges!
Its like they were designed to be s**t and not fit properly. I was thinking of sticking some exhaust putty on the curved edge since they don't seem to have gaskets.
Cheers
#2: Re: Bloody exhaust flanges Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:01 pm ---- You are using exhaust assembly paste when you put it together?
Your not just bolting it together dry?
#3: Re: Bloody exhaust flanges Author: ssjgoku101, Location: earthPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:08 pm ---- I've used a bit of exhaust putty, doesn't it do the same thing?
You are using exhaust assembly paste when you put it together?
Your not just bolting it together dry?
Do you recommend this? Is it used from standard?
#5: Re: Bloody exhaust flanges Author: Seabook, Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:09 pm ---- you don't suppose to use putty any more.....
unless the exhaust is poorly made...
#6: Re: Bloody exhaust flanges Author: nellyhaggis, Location: SheffieldPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:22 pm ---- I had this problem with an exhaust.
They are made so cheaply these days and get bashed around being delivered.
Best thing to do if they are leaking at a joint is use a stronger stainless steel clamp.
They don't cost much odd eBay and you can tighten them alot more.
#7: Re: Bloody exhaust flanges Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:57 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
You are using exhaust assembly paste when you put it together?
Your not just bolting it together dry?
Using assembly paste helps create a gas tight seal on the joints. I occasionally use it where one pipe slides into the other and are held by the U-bolt and flange joints with a gasket, but always use it on flange joints with conical gaskets just to make doubly sure there is no leak as get a slight twist on the gasket and you'll have a leak. The only time it wouldn't be needed is if the faces have been machined so accurately that they create a seal from compression alone. Unfortunately off the shelf exhausts aren't usually made to this accuracy.
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