Leaking exhausts

nicks · 01-Oct-2005, 11:09

Morning everyone, as the sun is shining today you are probably all out riding some lovely Ducatis!

Anyway to my question -

Just fitted a set of Micron Carbon cans and have a few leaks to the left hand link pipe where it meets the orginal Ducati down pipe.

Is it ok to use a jointing paste as you would with a car exhausts system??

Thanks

Nick

Carbon749 · 01-Oct-2005, 20:30

Best thing is silicone sealant ..... stays flexible even with the heat of the exhaust system.

Martini · 02-Oct-2005, 13:02

I've used normal exhaust sealant. Seems to be fine. Be careful not to get too much of it on the outside of the pipe - it looks awful when it dries. It can also make getting the pipe off later a bit of a struggle!

nicks · 02-Oct-2005, 16:11

well it has done the job but now it's had a blast around an got really hot the sealant has all come out and now needs cleaning off!

sbwells · 03-Oct-2005, 11:04

Nicks. Shazzam recommended Permatex Ultra Copper RTV Hi-Temp Silicone sealant. This looks like the type of thing for the job if you are using silicone.

I had the same problem with standard pipes and the termi asymetric muffler on my 749s. I used standard exhaust joint sealant and the problem is now solved.

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01-Oct-2005, 20:30	#2
Carbon749 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,956 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Normally in my own little world Mood: I own a flame thrower Best thing is silicone sealant ..... stays flexible even with the heat of the exhaust system. Reply

02-Oct-2005, 13:02	#3
Martini Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 203 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Essex Mood: what a day, a year, a life it's been I've used normal exhaust sealant. Seems to be fine. Be careful not to get too much of it on the outside of the pipe - it looks awful when it dries. It can also make getting the pipe off later a bit of a struggle! Reply

02-Oct-2005, 16:11	#4
nicks Registered Forum User Bevel Head Posts: 98 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stone, Staffordshire see what you mean about the exhaust sealant well it has done the job but now it's had a blast around an got really hot the sealant has all come out and now needs cleaning off! Reply