Exhaust

[Johnny69]

I've fitted a new exhaust to the van. Had achell of a job with those thin metal clamps that connect the exhaust to the heat riser bit. The gap is almost too big for the clamp - does anyone know if you can get wider clamps from anywhere as I think it's blowing a bit.

Cheers

 

[bertiethebus]

I just fitted a kit from GSF a few weeks ago and it was *****!! The clamps for the J-tubes to the back box were a 1 piece affair with a flat piece opposite the clamping end (if you get what I mean) and when trying to nip both ends together with the gasket in it just kept popping off the flange :evil:
I beat **** out of them to make them round and they are both blowing a little too!!
My kingdom for some good old two piece clamps which actually work!!!


Rant over :lol:

Where in Durham you at buddy?

 

[Johnny69]

In good old Spennymoor.

Yes I think the aftermarket exhausts are utterly rubbish in terms of fit - might use some exhaust sealer round the seals and see if that makes a difference!! :x :x

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

My kingdom for some good old two piece clamps which actually work!!!

Two piece clamps:

https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/111298009A/exhaust-fitting-kit-t1-t2-63-79-1200-1600cc-hjs-german/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

German made and good quality!

 

[Johnny69]

It's the exhaust to heat exchanger clamp that's isn't wide enough - this one - need something wider

https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/beetle/113255341A/clip-exhaust-to-heat-exchanger/?crumbStartPage=2&crumbStartRow=14" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[bertiethebus]

It's the exhaust to heat exchanger clamp that's isn't wide enough - this one - need something wider

https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/beetle/113255341A/clip-exhaust-to-heat-exchanger/?crumbStartPage=2&crumbStartRow=14" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I didn't use mine, I'll dig them out and you can have them for nowt and try them. Just need to find where I clashed the box when I lost me blob :lol:

 

[Johnny69]

Thanks Bertiebus - I've got the standard clamps but they don't properly fit the gap between the exhaust and heat exchanger thingy so I'm looking for something wider - Im searching eBay now!!

 

[rlepecha]

If you can't find any to fit, could you fit a small section of the corrugated aluminum or stainless tube?

I don't have an exhaust with those fittings on, but I know I had exactly the same issue on my old beetle but never resolved it.

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[robjarman]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Sleeve-Clamps-280AA1009-Bosal-/371560414106?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi%7CModel%3A80&hash=item5682b9fb9a:g:xI0AAOSwzgRWzJuI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

this kind of thing? have not checked for pipe sizes but there are permutations on this theme from exhaust parts suppliers

Rob

 

[Johnny69]

Yes I think this or something similar might do - shoddy after market exhaust causes the problem.

Cheers

 

[67westy]

I always had a problem getting those things to fit. In a rather expensive solution I just fitted a vintage speed exhaust and it is so much easier! No heater pods so the outlets on the fan just go straight to the heat exchangers.

 

[Webbaldo]

Ha small world, I work in Ferryhill

Us durham lot are slowly taking over EB

 

[lilblue1970]

I used tin cans. Take both ends off, cut down the seam, wrap round the gap and fix into place with them metal tie straps. It does a lovely job.