JohnK Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 No matter what I do I cant get it to seal 100%. Ive just had yet another go and it's the worst its ever been, im getting very very p***ed off with the whole car because of this 1 issue that I just cant resolve. Your thoughts / ideas please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 has welding the flange warped it? some of the cheap clamp sets warp. all 3 on mine seal perfectly, big fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlam Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 John We have the exact same kit as you have and the V-Band has never gave us any probs, sorry it dont help you much but at least you know THEY do work ok. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 I had the thing off 4 times yesterday and no matter what i do it will not seal. Whats more I cant see why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlam Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hmm had ours of the other day as well John put it back on and it is fine, are the flanges mating flush when you offer the downpipe up to the housing ?. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 I have a lot of movment in the downpipe but it does mate up flush. To be honest im getting so pissed off with it, being such a simple thing. Im on desperate measures now, ive just been out and brought a tub of gun gum, if this doesnt work I have no clue what im going to do with it next, bin it all comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlam Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 John Sorry mate cant think what else you could do , i hope the gum gum works mate drastic i know but sounds liek your about to burn the bleedin car. What about getting a new clamp from someone ? shame your so far away i could have let you try ours . Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 The clamp looks ok, nothing misshapen about it. I have no idea where I can get another clamp locally anyways. As for torching the car, dont tempt me! Thanks for your suggestions so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 the flanges must be warped if it doesn't seal. how do you know it doesn't seal? stupid question i know, but is it because you can hear it or carbon depostits? is it one of the small clamps (cross section like a C) or is it one of the tougher clamps (cs like a K)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 This is no longer an issue - it seems as if it wasnt the v-band like first suggested, I will explain more later - I need to speak with someone first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlam Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 John Then i hope it aint the turbo housing . Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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