Patching a TT exhaust pipe - need suggestions

[amalventano1 at tds.net (Allyn)]

There are these couplers that are awesome to use.  Chec em out here:
http://www.stainless-specialties.com/products2a.htm
"SS Band Clamps"
I've used similar parts every time I've had trouble with joining the
cat-back section to the downpipe.  They also work as step-up or down pieces
(as seen in the pic), and work equally well where both tubes are the same
diameter (your case).
As long as you cut it at a straight section, it should work just fine.
Note: I also found them here, but they are slightly different in style:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product?PID=205618&Pr=p_P
roduct.CATENTRY_ID%3A2006231&catalogId=10101&productId=2006231&langId=-1&AID
=10307561&TID=101&storeId=10101
hth
Al
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phil Boeye [mailto:roccophil@gmail.com] 
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 5:46 PM
> To: Scirocco List
> Subject: Patching a TT exhaust pipe - need suggestions
> 
> OK, this is self-exposing, but whatever.  I need this taken care of.
> 
> Years ago I cut a 2" TT ss exhaust to clear the rear axle (in 
> a hurry to get the transplant down and out of town).  Yes, 
> now I know I should have dropped the stupid axle.  Anyhow, 
> for years I had a stainless sleeve wrap on it (with a soft 
> wrap underneath - some asbestos-like stuff).  This did a fine 
> job until I happened to run over a deer carcass abopuit 1.5 
> years ago.  Dusk, rising over a hill at a good clip, not 
> wearing my stupid glasses for nighttime driving - boom.
> Horrid little 10-15ft of driving, that.  Anyhow, it weakened 
> the joint and it's to the point where I have to fix it.
> 
> So I am taking suggestions.  I am off tonight to get a 2" ID 
> connector pipe and some brackets.  I was thinking of using 
> exhaust sealant on the edges of the exhaust pipe and then 
> slipping the sleeve over, bolting down hard and then running 
> a few spots of JBWeld along the edges of the sleeve to secure 
> it to the exhaust pipe.
> 
> So I am open to any suggestions for a better method to 
> salvage this TT exhaust.  It needs to be very secure and it 
> has to pass inspection.  I have one shop that will take it 
> each year with a GO, but a Merchant's Tire has failed it due 
> to the VA law stipulating against cut/hacked pipes patched together.
> 
> -Phil, regretting that stupid whizzer wheel moment years ago
> 
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