Repairing a thin cut in exhaust pipe

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I am looking for a way to repair a small hole I created in my exhaust. The hole is about 1 to 1.5 inches long and only about the width of a cutting wheel (you can guess how the hole got there). I was considering using a jb weld type product but i fear that it won't fill the hole i created.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 26 '14 at 14:24

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I think you're looking for something approximately like this, only in the size you actually need: exhaust band clamp

answered Aug 26 '14 at 14:24

TDHofstetter

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That's how Landrover owners do it! – Captain Kenpachi Aug 27 '14 at 10:29
Say, if you're around, you might want to check this link... It's dead. – anonymous2 Dec 07 '16 at 13:11
Ah, crud. Here's another just like it: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-693300 – TDHofstetter Dec 08 '16 at 15:50

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 26 '14 at 15:17

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You can use a wrap and clamp to seal the hole. Your local parts store should have such a kit.

Or the better solution would be to weld it shut, or cut out the section of pipe where the hole is, and weld in a new section of pipe to replace it.

answered Aug 26 '14 at 15:17

dobey

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as they say, more than one way to skin a cat. thank you for your answers – O'Mutt Aug 26 '14 at 20:05
I'd definitely recommend the welding option. Clamping the hole shut will do little to nothing to strengthen the tube, whereas a good weld will restore it to its original strength. This gets more important the further away the damage is from the closest mounting point. – Mels Mar 21 '16 at 10:39

Repairing a thin cut in exhaust pipe

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