Amazon: - hole in downpipe

TomTom · Jan 16th, 2018, 13:14

Hi Guys,

I haven't posted for a while, because everything with my 1970 2-door Amazon has been A OK.

However I need some advice on this issue. The twin downpipe has been slowly rusting away for the last however many years. It's been getting quite thin, and now two small holes have appeared. I will have to replace the twin downpipe eventually (summer) but for now I want to try to reduce the blowing noise when I accelerate.

I tried just putting a jubilee clip round the hole but it doesn't muffle the noise.

So my new plan is to find some strips of lead. Cut it to the diameter of the pipe, with the width being a few mm wider than the hole. Fix the lead strip round the pipe with a jubilee clip.

I am very un-technical so please let me know if this wouldn't work or if there is a better way of doing this.

Thanks,

Tom

arcturus · Jan 16th, 2018, 14:07

Easiest temp' fix in my opinion is to wrap some heat insulating strip round that section
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20M-TITAN...8AAOSwiHpZ7W3L

or similar

Ron Kwas · Jan 16th, 2018, 15:24

Tom;

Lead has a pretty low melting point...I think your lead based "repair" may melt away!
...if in a round part of the pipe, a stainless clamp used in combination with some mineral based high-temp qualified exhaust sealing/repair material might give some relief, but such repairs are temporary at best...proper pipes are available and wont break the bank...

Good Hunting!

jpws · Jan 17th, 2018, 00:44

Try using Holts Gun Gum repair bandage and their gum. E.g. https://www.holtsauto.com/holts/prod...y-fit-bandage/

canis · Jan 17th, 2018, 05:27

Carlsson 986 · Jan 17th, 2018, 11:00

Hi,

Exactly as Canis has said, but with the old bean or preferably beer can trick instead! Use copious amounts of gun gum.

NB: only as a temporary measure, you understand. My mini was temporarily repaired for well over a year.........

Quarterless · Jan 17th, 2018, 12:36

Great drawing Canis!

swedishandgerman · Jan 17th, 2018, 14:43

I hope you don't mind my impoliteness in saying, but I can't get my head around why you you spend so much time fixing this up badly when a new down pipe is £42 and would take a similar amount of time to replace. A complete new exhaust including gaskets, clamps and brackets is £156. If you don't have time to fit it, swing into your local tyre and exhaust place.

It looks like a load of unsuccessful titting about fannying around to me.

Simmy · Jan 17th, 2018, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by swedishandgerman

I hope you don't mind my impoliteness in saying, but I can't get my head around why you you spend so much time fixing this up badly when a new down pipe is £42 and would take a similar amount of time to replace. A complete new exhaust including gaskets, clamps and brackets is £156. If you don't have time to fit it, swing into your local tyre and exhaust place.

It looks like a load of unsuccessful titting about fannying around to me.

its all down to how much disposeable cash u have available .

amazon69 · Jan 17th, 2018, 19:13

I spend most of my life titting about and fannying around. Most excellent it is too.

Jan 16th, 2018, 13:14	#1
TomTom Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2021 16:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London	hole in downpipe Hi Guys, I haven't posted for a while, because everything with my 1970 2-door Amazon has been A OK. However I need some advice on this issue. The twin downpipe has been slowly rusting away for the last however many years. It's been getting quite thin, and now two small holes have appeared. I will have to replace the twin downpipe eventually (summer) but for now I want to try to reduce the blowing noise when I accelerate. I tried just putting a jubilee clip round the hole but it doesn't muffle the noise. So my new plan is to find some strips of lead. Cut it to the diameter of the pipe, with the width being a few mm wider than the hole. Fix the lead strip round the pipe with a jubilee clip. I am very un-technical so please let me know if this wouldn't work or if there is a better way of doing this. Thanks, Tom

Jan 16th, 2018, 14:07	#2
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:31 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Easiest temp' fix in my opinion is to wrap some heat insulating strip round that section https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20M-TITAN...8AAOSwiHpZ7W3L or similar __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine Last edited by arcturus; Jan 16th, 2018 at 14:09.

Jan 17th, 2018, 11:00	#6
Carlsson 986 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kenilworth	Hi, Exactly as Canis has said, but with the old bean or preferably beer can trick instead! Use copious amounts of gun gum. NB: only as a temporary measure, you understand. My mini was temporarily repaired for well over a year......... __________________ Been here longer than I care to remember. Sorry, got to go!! Amazon P122S - 1967 2-dr+B22+Dcam+J OD+HS6+Minilites

Jan 17th, 2018, 14:43	#8
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	I hope you don't mind my impoliteness in saying, but I can't get my head around why you you spend so much time fixing this up badly when a new down pipe is £42 and would take a similar amount of time to replace. A complete new exhaust including gaskets, clamps and brackets is £156. If you don't have time to fit it, swing into your local tyre and exhaust place. It looks like a load of unsuccessful titting about fannying around to me. __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Jan 17th, 2018, 19:13	#10
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 19:39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	I spend most of my life titting about and fannying around. Most excellent it is too. __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Jan 16th, 2018, 15:24	#3
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:23 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Tom; Lead has a pretty low melting point...I think your lead based "repair" may melt away! ...if in a round part of the pipe, a stainless clamp used in combination with some mineral based high-temp qualified exhaust sealing/repair material might give some relief, but such repairs are temporary at best...proper pipes are available and wont break the bank... Good Hunting!

Jan 17th, 2018, 00:44	#4
jpws Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2024 10:43 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Sussex	Try using Holts Gun Gum repair bandage and their gum. E.g. https://www.holtsauto.com/holts/prod...y-fit-bandage/

Jan 17th, 2018, 05:27	#5
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham

Jan 17th, 2018, 12:36	#7
Quarterless Master Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Essex	Great drawing Canis!

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