Thread: leaking exaust

Hi guys yes its me again!!

But I need to fix the exaust on the diesle 2.25 series 3 but can see the clamp that holds the exaust to the manifold outlet is quite warped or concave.

My question is can I just remove the exaust and bang the clamp flat again or can i get the part from a LR spares supplyer. or is the clamp suposed to be slightly concave in shape.

thanks in advance.

Yes the triangular plate should be dead flat with a chamfer in the big hole which sits behind the flare on top of the header pipe. A new header pipe should come with one if I remember correctly (although it has been a while since I worked on a series vehicle.

Use a smear of high temperature exhaust sealant (not RTV silicone) in the joint and be sure to use brass nuts on the studs when you refit the joint - steel nuts will seize on the studs and you'll chew the studs off next time you come to undo the joint. I recall I did have issues with the brass nuts staying tight occasionally but don't be tempted to over-tighten them as they can strip. They are usually about twice 150% the length of a steel nut to give them more grip.