Fix my exhaust leak

E46tknv · 12-08-2012, 09:49 PM

Just looking for a temporary way to close up the opening on my exhaust.

My titanium steel headers have a slightly smaller piping then the rest of my exhaust. it was clamped together but I am getting that raspy noise coming from where it was clamped.

What can I use to patch up that slight opening? I was told that JB weld would do the job. I cant stand driving on this for a whole week till I get it welded professionally.
How hot does the exhaust get? JB weld can withstand up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

TArse · 12-08-2012, 10:32 PM

Go to AZ and get some exhaust leak fix putty stuff.

MercForHire · 12-08-2012, 10:46 PM

these exhaust leak paste garbage doesn't last for more than 20 miles.
being there done that

weld it tight or go home

TArse · 12-08-2012, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MercForHire

these exhaust leak paste garbage doesn't last for more than 20 miles.
being there done that

weld it tight or go home

I've never used it so I don't know.

E46tknv · 12-09-2012, 08:44 AM

Ill weld it when i have a chance. Any good stuff in autozone that i can buy as a temporary solution?

Solidjake · 12-09-2012, 09:03 AM

Spend the $30-50 to have it welded.

lmr2wil · 12-09-2012, 10:39 AM

Any patch you put in place is only going to get in the way of welding it. If you truly can get to welding it in a week, don't worry about it.

Luke

E46tknv · 12-09-2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidjake

Spend the $30-50 to have it welded.

why does your car look lowered then mine...

If i can get a shop to quickly weld it for me first thing monday morning, then thats what I will do.

CHEERS!

12-08-2012, 09:49 PM	#1
E46tknv Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New york Posts: 5,041 My Ride: Fst'r then your e46 View My Garage	Fix my exhaust leak Just looking for a temporary way to close up the opening on my exhaust. My titanium steel headers have a slightly smaller piping then the rest of my exhaust. it was clamped together but I am getting that raspy noise coming from where it was clamped. What can I use to patch up that slight opening? I was told that JB weld would do the job. I cant stand driving on this for a whole week till I get it welded professionally. How hot does the exhaust get? JB weld can withstand up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

12-08-2012, 10:46 PM	#3
MercForHire Sh1tty Advisor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo,Ontario Posts: 4,125 My Ride: 323Ci 5 Speed Black View My Garage	these exhaust leak paste garbage doesn't last for more than 20 miles. being there done that weld it tight or go home __________________ Oops! My Water Pump Broke Again .................... Coolant in a Bottle

12-09-2012, 08:44 AM	#5
E46tknv Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New york Posts: 5,041 My Ride: Fst'r then your e46 View My Garage	Ill weld it when i have a chance. Any good stuff in autozone that i can buy as a temporary solution? __________________ .:Eugene:. I used to be an e46 owner. I love this one more. Have headers? Cant pass inspection? Need custom stickers made? or need your wheels brought back to life?

12-09-2012, 09:03 AM	#6
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,940 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Spend the $30-50 to have it welded. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Pics from post 505 on! Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

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12-08-2012, 10:32 PM	#2
TArse Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 574 My Ride: 03 330xi, 87 325is View My Garage	Go to AZ and get some exhaust leak fix putty stuff.

12-09-2012, 10:39 AM	#7
lmr2wil Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 415 My Ride: '00 328Ci View My Garage	Any patch you put in place is only going to get in the way of welding it. If you truly can get to welding it in a week, don't worry about it. Luke