This video will give you ideas how to prevent leaks between muffler pipe joints and what kind of exhaust clamps you can use for your car's muffler.
U-Bolt type clamp is the cheapest and most popular for automotive exhaust pipes (usually come with shipment if you purchase aftermarket catalytic converter for example) but not always the best. U-bolt clamps can crush the pipe and the bolts can frequently come off due to vibrations from vehicles when driving especially on rough surfaces.
We found that band clamp is the best solution when connecting muffler pipes. They come in various sizes - such as 1 3/4 to 2", 2 3/4 to 3 inch etc - to fit different vehicles such as Honda, Acura, Nissan, Toyota and many more. However, for vehicles such as Prius with very small diameter pipes of 1 1/2 to 1 5/8, how do you fit these band clamps onto these smaller diameter pipes?
The solution is using aluminium foil. That's right, any heavy duty aluminium foil or heating duct duck tape would work. Simply wrap around the connection until its thick enough then install your band clamp securely. Since the bolts are horizontal and not at the bottom, the chances of the bolts coming out loose is a lot less.
Band clamps are the preferred way to clamp exhaust system components together and the ease with which exhaust systems can be taken apart when band clamps are used. Other clamps include butt joint and lap joint.
Exhaust clamps are used with aftermarket exhaust pieces, such as performance mufflers, headers, or other customized components made to enhance the exhaust system. They are used to connect individual pieces or support welds, just like they are used in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications.
These clamps are often referred to as V-band clamps, lap band clamps, narrow band clamps, U-clamps, or hanger clamps.
These clamps can be purchased at your local auto parts stores such as AutoZone, Advance Auto, O'Reilly or on the internet such as Amazon.com and Ebay.
Recording Date: December 26, 2018
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