

| Subject: | Re: small exhaust leak: which epoxy to use? |
| From: | Mark B. Magee |
| Date: | Mon, 19 Apr 1999 16:26:29 -0500 |
Pollard, Matthew wrote: > I have a small (1/8" diameter) exhaust leak; which epoxy do I use to patch > it? I don't have access to a welder, so that is out of the question. Matthew, Any epoxy fix is a -short, short- term fix. the best high heat epoxy's will melt, (de-catalyze) in the neighborhood of the high 300's in F degree temps. This is why their are presently no composite exhaust systems, they can't take the heat of engine exhaust. You can use those muffler epoxy "bandage" kits they sell, but it will only hold for a while as the heat decatalyzes the epoxy, and the pressure blows the bandage through. Better to hose clamp on a piece of sheet metal. Best is a new component for the one that failed. This will be your only long term solution. ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom 87 GL Mark Magee 91 Westy Kemah TX USA 96 Suzuki 4WD Sport John 14:6
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