Blowing zorts

[Guest bandit]

OK just got some new cans and they blow at every point were they join together. ie at the slip on part and the link to the down pipes. I guess I need new gaskets for the link pipe end but I see no sign of a gasket on the slip on part.

What do I need to do to get em all sealed up please :confused:

[fast_eddy 712]

A bit of Gun Gum paste on the joints would help 'till you get a bit of carbon built up.

As far as I remember, my cans used the standard gasket and clamp at the collector box end.

[plastic_orange 214]

Just use silicon sealer (any) on the joints. You'll be surprised to know that this is whats recommended for sealing head to exhaust manifold joints on V8's - it works.

If you are going to use exhaust paste, use Firegum (white) rather than gun gum.

Pete

[Guest raeman]

Hi Rich, have you bought those Delkevic silencers?

If so, there was no extra gaskets in the box when i got mine. As Eddy mentioned, the only gaskets you use are the silver standard Honda ones that go from collector to link pipe.

If these are damaged or too thin, you will get a bad seal and they won't tighten up. Only option is to buy 2 new ones as i had to do this.

The bit where the link pipe and silencer go together, just push into each other, the silencer port having 2 cut out's so you can open them a bit using a flat blade screwdriver to then allow the link to push in about 1" and then it can be tightened with the small clamp.

So really it shouldn't blow there at all, only at the collector end if the gaskets are shot.

[Guest bandit]

Hi Rich, have you bought those Delkevic silencers?

If so, there was no extra gaskets in the box when i got mine. As Eddy mentioned, the only gaskets you use are the silver standard Honda ones that go from collector to link pipe.

If these are damaged or too thin, you will get a bad seal and they won't tighten up. Only option is to buy 2 new ones as i had to do this.

The bit where the link pipe and silencer go together, just push into each other, the silencer port having 2 cut out's so you can open them a bit using a flat blade screwdriver to then allow the link to push in about 1" and then it can be tightened with the small clamp.

So really it shouldn't blow there at all, only at the collector end if the gaskets are shot.

Cheers mate,

I ordered some new honda gaskets, some more clamps ( now have 4) and baught some fire gum. I will bin the Honda clamps as they don't fit the new link pipes too well. I will get it sorted this weekend.

Thanks for the input everyone.

[wayne 426]

When I bought my New end cans from Venom (Motad performance devison) they redesigned the link pipes to fit without gaskets (metal to metal) they don't leak & I can remove them with ease without the worry of paying for new gaskets. They enquired first if this would be ok with me first. Very constructive of them I thought.

[x11r 386]

Sounds like a good thoughtful company that Wayne , some of them produce zorsts etc that look cool but trying to get them to seal is another problem , The Acro will leak when its been removed and polished but once its been run for a while its good , the joints don't require sealant , If they wont seal find out what the manufacturer suggests or ask for a full refund , That will get em rethinking

[wayne 426]

Not much help I know

[Guest bandit]

These things only cost

[Guest standish honda]

John, what do you use to clean your Akro?

[Guest raeman]

Cheers mate,

I ordered some new honda gaskets, some more clamps ( now have 4) and baught some fire gum. I will bin the Honda clamps as they don't fit the new link pipes too well. I will get it sorted this weekend.

Thanks for the input everyone.

Rich you should have got 4 clamps in the set. The 2 bigger ones replace the standard ones.

They must have cocked up with your order mate.

[Guest bandit]

Rich you should have got 4 clamps in the set. The 2 bigger ones replace the standard ones.

They must have cocked up with your order mate.

Typical, oh well. Should have the bits in the morning.

[Guest bandit]

I got the gaskets etc and fitted em. Still blowing a bit but I'v siliconed the gaps and hope carbon build up will sort the rest.

Soundwise I now have pure bike porn ;D baffles in or out it sounds the same, the garage floor throbs to the rumble...love it Not sure the neighbours do mind

[Guest standish honda]

easy tiger !!!

[Guest bandit]

easy tiger !!!

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