Q300 v-clamp issue - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Sniper2606 · 05-16-2013, 05:56 PM

So not sure if im doing this correct or my v-clamp skills are shit

First i put the clamp like this

Covering the side openings, then i noticed some air was trying to get out but instead it becomes water and residue as you can see on the pic.

So then i tried the clamp like this

This time no water coming out, but tiny air leak coming out, not sure whats the proper way of using this or there is something wrong with the clamp or pipe. The clamp is very very tight.

Any ideas?

I also tried putting the clamp in the middle, but air leak comes out from the side

TheSlickOne17 · 05-16-2013, 07:00 PM

Maybe try to loosen all the bolts holding the exhaust and re line everything up..

Pipes may have been shifted not lining everything up when you bolted them on tight.

Sniper2606 · 05-16-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSlickOne17

Maybe try to loosen all the bolts holding the exhaust and re line everything up..

Pipes may have been shifted not lining everything up when you bolted them on tight.

Tried that, exhaust is perfectly line up.

TheSlickOne17 · 05-16-2013, 07:15 PM

Did your exhaust come with the lil tube of sealant?

zoomzoomers · 05-16-2013, 07:19 PM

Those don't look like v-bands. They look more like sleeve clamps? Is there a gasket that you're missing?

Sniper2606 · 05-16-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Those don't look like v-bands. They look more like sleeve clamps? Is there a gasket that you're missing?

This is all i got

No gasket need for that end, the exhaust pipe goes inside that other pipe in the second pic

Sniper2606 · 05-16-2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSlickOne17

Did your exhaust come with the lil tube of sealant?

Sure didnt

zoomzoomers · 05-16-2013, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper2606

This is all i got

No gasket need for that end, the exhaust pipe goes inside that other pipe in the second pic

Then I suggest applying that sleeve clamp at the very end of the tip you have in the picture above. If you're applying the clamp forward of the end then you might not get a proper seal. Good luck.

TheSlickOne17 · 05-16-2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Then I suggest applying that sleeve clamp at the very end of the tip you have in the picture above. If you're applying the clamp forward of the end then you might not get a proper seal. Good luck.

Yea that's what was thinkin too.

Hope it works out.

Sniper2606 · 05-16-2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Then I suggest applying that sleeve clamp at the very end of the tip you have in the picture above. If you're applying the clamp forward of the end then you might not get a proper seal. Good luck.

I did what you suggested, no air leak anymore but, i do still have water coming out when i go WOT or accelerating, not sure if this is normal

mrk1 · 05-16-2013, 08:46 PM

This is a problem with slip fits. Try a longer clamp, something with more surface area. NAPA carries easy seal clamps in various sizes.

A small trickle of water now and them is pretty common. Even with no noticeable exhaust leak.

Mikem53 · 05-16-2013, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper2606

I did what you suggested, no air leak anymore but, i do still have water coming out when i go WOT or accelerating, not sure if this is normal

I used to get water marks from aftermarket exhausts at the connections.. as long as you dont hear any leaks you should be fine..

Sniper2606 · 05-16-2013, 09:31 PM

I made a video of the exhaust sounds

As you can see there are drips of water.

click on 1080p to see it

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTn6_Bttt6U&list=UUwpPOt3Y2bj6Fbb2o1UiNag& index=1"]Brz q300 - YouTube[/ame]

zoomzoomers · 05-16-2013, 11:38 PM

From what I can see/hear you're solid. As others have said as long as you don't hear an exhaust leak you should be ok. Nice sounding system BTW.

05-16-2013, 05:56 PM	#1
Sniper2606 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: OKC, OK Posts: 677 Thanks: 159 Thanked 221 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Q300 v-clamp issue So not sure if im doing this correct or my v-clamp skills are shit First i put the clamp like this Covering the side openings, then i noticed some air was trying to get out but instead it becomes water and residue as you can see on the pic. So then i tried the clamp like this This time no water coming out, but tiny air leak coming out, not sure whats the proper way of using this or there is something wrong with the clamp or pipe. The clamp is very very tight. Any ideas? I also tried putting the clamp in the middle, but air leak comes out from the side

05-16-2013, 07:19 PM	#5
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those don't look like v-bands. They look more like sleeve clamps? Is there a gasket that you're missing? __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

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mrk1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Sterling BRZ Ltd Location: New England Posts: 1,702 Thanks: 403 Thanked 1,389 Times in 671 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	This is a problem with slip fits. Try a longer clamp, something with more surface area. NAPA carries easy seal clamps in various sizes. A small trickle of water now and them is pretty common. Even with no noticeable exhaust leak. __________________ The Build Thread GT28RS - eBoost2 - 3.91 Final Drive - Supra LSD

05-16-2013, 11:38 PM	#14
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From what I can see/hear you're solid. As others have said as long as you don't hear an exhaust leak you should be ok. Nice sounding system BTW. __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

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05-16-2013, 09:31 PM	#13
Sniper2606 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: OKC, OK Posts: 677 Thanks: 159 Thanked 221 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I made a video of the exhaust sounds As you can see there are drips of water. click on 1080p to see it [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTn6_Bttt6U&list=UUwpPOt3Y2bj6Fbb2o1UiNag& index=1"]Brz q300 - YouTube[/ame]

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