how to fix leaky v-band flange ?
how to fix leaky v-band flange ?
Seems they are warped after welding and now causing exhaust leak no matter how much I tighten the clamp
Any fix for it ? Some thin multilayer gasket or something ?
Any fix for it ? Some thin multilayer gasket or something ?
This is sadly quite common. best thing I have found is to take a hand grinder, with a brand new (flat stone). Has to be one where the nut that holds the stone on doesn't hang down lower than the stone (recessed). There is a bit of technique to it, but you have to run it around on the flange quickly and evenly. This works on all types of flanges that get warped after welding.
Two things when using v-band flanges:
1) need to use a known good quality of SS material for the flange, such as 304
2) need to clamp the flanges to together in the as used configuration during welding, which will help prevent the flanges from warping. If you just weld the flange onto the pipe without having it clamped to the other flange it will warp.
1) need to use a known good quality of SS material for the flange, such as 304
2) need to clamp the flanges to together in the as used configuration during welding, which will help prevent the flanges from warping. If you just weld the flange onto the pipe without having it clamped to the other flange it will warp.
In your case you can search for v-band flange gasket.
http://store.034motorsport.com/v-ban...-gasket-3.html
http://store.034motorsport.com/v-ban...-gasket-3.html
In your case you can search for v-band flange gasket.
http://store.034motorsport.com/v-ban...-gasket-3.html
http://store.034motorsport.com/v-ban...-gasket-3.html
Note, we do not recommend these gaskets on the turbo outlet, only when used sealing connections in the exhaust system.
then I've found this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-High-Temp-V-band-Sealing-Gasket-3-/221382762543?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item338b70e02f&vxp=mtr
Any good, anyone use it ?
Last edited by stunt2; Dec 7, 2014 at 10:06 PM.
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Note, we do not recommend these gaskets on the turbo outlet, only when used sealing connections in the exhaust system.
then I've found this
Stainless Steel High Temp V Band Sealing Gasket 3" | eBay
Any good, anyone use it ?
Note, we do not recommend these gaskets on the turbo outlet, only when used sealing connections in the exhaust system.
then I've found this
Stainless Steel High Temp V Band Sealing Gasket 3" | eBay
Any good, anyone use it ?
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