« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: 3inch exhaust came loose  (Read 2209 times)

Offline daz207

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 67
3inch exhaust came loose
« on: 15 June 2013, 14:06 »
Well yesterday was driving along and could hear a noise like a exhaust blow thought best have a look at that when i get home but it dint last till i got home the middle section came away from the bit the gose over the back been  :angry: i had to get it home so drove it for about 6 miles and i have to say alot of ppl was looking at me lol just had a look now and all my exhaust clamps are loose  :angry: i have done them all up now but i am going to guess they will come loose again is there better clamps i can get ?

3inch ebay exaust
1.8t
Logged

Offline Granta Gti

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 774
Re: 3inch exhaust came loose
« Reply #1 on: 15 June 2013, 16:14 »
What clamps are you using?
Logged

Offline daz207

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 67
Re: 3inch exhaust came loose
« Reply #2 on: 15 June 2013, 16:21 »
the standard ones that came with the kit

http://www.classicchambered.com/pic/clamp3.gif

like these
Logged

Offline Dalo Harkin

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,070
Re: 3inch exhaust came loose
« Reply #3 on: 15 June 2013, 18:13 »
You'll be wanting some Mikalor then, they aren't cheap but they wont come loose either.
Logged
ARZ K03s, Oettinger Side Skirts, R32 front, Carbon stage 2, Forge 007p (yellow spring), Forge Actuator (yellow spring), Pipercross panel filter with DSG parts, N249 and N112 deleted, SAI deleted, Carbon canister deleted, Rear wiper deleted, Long Life turbo back custom exhaust with 200 cell sports cat, VR6/G60 clutch kit, Creation Motorsport TIP, Catch can, 'Wellycooler', K04 charge pipe, S3 ported inlet manifold - looks pretty standard on the outside though :)

Offline Wazzzer

  • Moderator
  • 10k hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 11,172
  • Golf GTI 1.8T AGU
Re: 3inch exhaust came loose
« Reply #4 on: 15 June 2013, 20:27 »
Best ones I found were just normal U clamps
Logged


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

Offline GTi_James

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,925
Re: 3inch exhaust came loose
« Reply #5 on: 15 June 2013, 20:37 »
Quote from: Wazzzer on 15 June 2013, 20:27
Best ones I found were just normal U clamps

+1
Logged


Mk4 Golf 1.8t AUM, Wintersports Addition. PiperX panel filter, 008p Forge DV, Toyosports DP 3", Miltek Anni Style CatBack non resonated, APR Sport CAT 200Cell, Catch Can RS4 Reps 18s, OEM R32 front and OEM

Offline dstv

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 108
Re: 3inch exhaust came loose
« Reply #6 on: 15 June 2013, 21:10 »
the one that came standard with the kit is 100% dog poo..... :angry: The 1st thing I did is buy new heavy duty clamps.
Logged
2000 GTI 1.8t AGU, neuspeed airfilter,Forge 007 dv, R-tech stage 1 remap, Silicone TIP,3" exhaust system, K03s turbo and a empty wallet.

Offline Granta Gti

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 774
Re: 3inch exhaust came loose
« Reply #7 on: 16 June 2013, 11:27 »
I have used mikalor and haven't had any problems with them. As said the ones supplied are sh11t
Logged

Offline adam-

  • Just got here
  • *
  • Posts: 9
Re: 3inch exhaust came loose
« Reply #8 on: 16 June 2013, 18:42 »
Can only see the ones supplied being sh!t because the nuts vibrate loose.

Thread lock or nylon nuts, I'm guessing.  Gonna see if mine moves and then attack it.
Logged

Offline mcgee9t2

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,289
Re: 3inch exhaust came loose
« Reply #9 on: 16 June 2013, 20:13 »
Quote from: GTi_James on 15 June 2013, 20:37
Quote from: Wazzzer on 15 June 2013, 20:27
Best ones I found were just normal U clamps

+1

+2

that's what ive got, and put some cheep thread lock type sh!t onto them just incase...
Logged
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »