#1 Slip-In Primary Leak
06-10-2003, 08:22 PM
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#1 Slip-In Primary Leak
After Installing my Jet-Hot's (Ceramic) the #1 Primary which comes in two peices has developed an exhaust leak right where they slip together. Does anyone know what I can do to keep it from leaking? I was thinking about a band-clamp, but is their anything else that will seal it up? Thanks in advance.
06-10-2003, 08:28 PM
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Sux dont it..Jethot says to use a pipe-expander but they dont work worth a flip. The header shoulda been made right in the first place. Customer service manager never answers his phone or returns calls(Dave) Im sick and tired of my header leaking and rattling because its such a loose fit. Ive tried all different kinds of clamps,muffler mender,and Hi Temp RTV, and none have worked 
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06-10-2003, 09:42 PM
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I've been told about something that I'm looking into... I guess there's some sort of exhaust sealer that's similar to pipe-dope that's used on 2-stroke engine exhausts... I guess my brother has some (I just haven't seen him in a few weeks) that he got from one of his friends that works on small engines/4-wheelers/dirtbikes/etc...
I've got the same leak that's now developed... and it's starting to get on my nerves as well...
I've got the same leak that's now developed... and it's starting to get on my nerves as well...
06-10-2003, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by Hawk
i ended up using a muffler clamp and tightning it really tight so it slightly compressed the primary...........
i ended up using a muffler clamp and tightning it really tight so it slightly compressed the primary...........
Anyways I perpetually had this problem with my Hooker LT's. I tried damn near everything I could think of short of having them welded together and nothing worked. Eventually I sold them and I'm much happier now that I'm not constantly trying to fix an exhaust leak.
06-10-2003, 11:31 PM
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I have the Mac's with the slip tube same thing leaks all the time so i tried heat tape that i use on smoke pipe for boilers works good for awhile then i have to replace it when it burns off or falls off,i dont know what else to do either...stops the leak for awhile though..i might have it welded if someone can do it...
06-11-2003, 05:38 AM
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Originally posted by Soma07
But do you have Jethot/Hooker LT's? I tried doing the same with a U-bolt style exhaust clamp when I had my Hooker LT's but there just wasn't enough room. The T-style ones would fit but they didnt have enough clamping force to make any difference.
Anyways I perpetually had this problem with my Hooker LT's. I tried damn near everything I could think of short of having them welded together and nothing worked. Eventually I sold them and I'm much happier now that I'm not constantly trying to fix an exhaust leak.
But do you have Jethot/Hooker LT's? I tried doing the same with a U-bolt style exhaust clamp when I had my Hooker LT's but there just wasn't enough room. The T-style ones would fit but they didnt have enough clamping force to make any difference.
Anyways I perpetually had this problem with my Hooker LT's. I tried damn near everything I could think of short of having them welded together and nothing worked. Eventually I sold them and I'm much happier now that I'm not constantly trying to fix an exhaust leak.
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