On May 19, 2013 10:54 AM, "G Mann" wrote:
>
> FYI, Harbor Freight sells a very
> effective exhaust pipe expander tool.. in
> 4 size ranges.
Tried that. Works on cheap FLAPS exhaust pipe, but the factory Mercedes
stuff is way too strong--the HF tool will break long before it stretches.
Alex
FYI, Harbor Freight sells a very effective exhaust pipe expander tool.. in
4 size ranges.
You insert the tool inside the pipe, then using a strap wrench to hold the
pipe, tighten the expansion nut on the tool and expand the collet to expand
the pipe to a slip fit size.
With that, and a couple of
>
> On Sat, 18 May 2013 21:37:06 -0400 Max wrote:
>
> > Craig wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the
> > >last 10% is the hardest to get?
> >
> > Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local
> > muffler shop for welding.
Max, you planning to use some type of asbestos-like gasket or heat-resistant
goop between the clamp and the pipe to help seal it?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Max"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ma
On Sat, 18 May 2013 21:37:06 -0400 Max wrote:
> Craig wrote:
>
> >
> >So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the
> >last 10% is the hardest to get?
>
> Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local
> muffler shop for welding.
Yes, that would m
Craig wrote:
>
>So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the
>last 10% is the hardest to get?
>
Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local muffler
shop for welding.
>
>That sounds bad
>
>
I'm suspicious of one of my charging manifold hose
'Hope it goes well.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Max"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust
I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's a
On Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27:49 -0400 Max wrote:
> I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's
> as far as I've gone. I'd say my current solution is about 90% there,
> should be cake to get the last 10%.
So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says
I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's as far
as I've gone. I'd say my current solution is about 90% there, should be cake
to get the last 10%.
Today I've been messing with the house upstairs HVAC. Have warranty
replacement coil on the way, but why not try fix
Max, what's the latest with your exhaust system, pipe clamps, etc.?
Wilton
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