Small Hole Repair - Option

[thutton]

Hey,
I notice that a hanger on my exhaust pipe broke off leaving a dime size hole, I am wondering what peoples recommendations are on repairing the hole and what they have used in the past, the hanger is not needed to keep pipes connected. Id rather not buy a pipe and have to pay a shop to weld it (Cant do that myself)

thanks in advance.

 

[SenorNoob]

If you want cheap, I'd go with two large hose clamps and tin can with the top and bottom cut out and split lengthwise. It won't be a perfect seal, but it'll be much better.

 

[thutton]

Would something like this be pretty strong: Exhaust repair tape and a clamp

like (just from Google)

https://ralphsgalaxy.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/2014-12-24-15-53-38.jpg

 

[Die.Fledermaus]

I've seen worse, the little guy will melt, and I would make an attempt to reattach the hanger just in case the forward one goes next.

 

[JohnnyO]

Exhaust repair tape will work for a while, whether it is legal depends on the state. I'm in PA where that will not pass the annual inspection.

 

[ElectraRider]

might try stainless steel muffler band, just bought two , 2'' ones the other day for my b ll.

 

[adsm08]

Those bands are what I would do. In possibly the sketchiest repair I have ever made I had a tail pipe tear at a hanger after the guy backed into something. He wanted the hole closed cheap, and didn't care how, but the area was wrapped in header wrap, so no welding.

I got a packet of muffler cement and a band clamp, slobbed that clamp up with cement, and slapped that puppy over the hole. I figure it's gonna last about two years.