Down Pipe leak

[dgoodhue]

My Turbotime 3" Down Pipe is leaking in 2 places at the slip fittings. It's very similiar to the PTE/Terry Houston DP. I am using band clamps. I think I can fix one of the leaks by buying a wider band clamp.

The other slip leak is between 2nd and 3rd pipe and its near a near 90 joint (front of the cab). The 90 joint is slightly interfering with the band clamp. I don't know how to completely seal this joint.

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: Down Pipe leak

I don't know your dp but would it maybe be worth it to weld it up?

 

[ghettosled]

Re: Down Pipe leak

if the pipe isn't notched like this, then it will help alot.

If the band clamp still wont tighten enough you may need to cut additional slots or make them wider so the tubing squeezes together.

hope that helps.

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: Down Pipe leak

If the band clamp still wont tighten enough you may need to cut additional slots or make them wider so the tubing squeezes together.

hope that helps.

I do have slots, but I think that widening or additional slots is exactly what I need to. I looked at one of the lower pipe his morning and the slots are compressed together, so its interfering with getting a good seal. Thanks!

 

[leroy]

Re: Down Pipe leak

Is there room to switch to v-band clamps?

Jim