Exhaust Heat Wrap

[mrscruff]

Is this stuff all created equal? I've got a stainless exhaust which rattles where two pipes cross over each other so (in textbook 'bodge' style) I bought some eBay heat wrap to prevent it.

Lasted for about a week before turning to dust! Stuff was rated (apparently) to 1022 degrees, any other stuff higher? Seen some titanium wrap on eBay, is it any good?

[hario]

I bought the eBay's cheapest finest stuff for a tenner and its great, looks like its made from weaved GRP, this stuff:

'High quality'

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291287793167?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[mrscruff]

Reckon that's about the same as I bought - and cooked!

[colnerov]

Hi, I would be tempted to put a screwdriver or chisel between them and prise them apart a bit more (don't go mad) to stop them making contact.

Colin

[mrscruff]

Yeah tried that but can't seem to get them to stay apart! Bloody irritating though - if anyone has any other ideas give me a shout. Spoke to an exhaust fabricator and he reckoned he might be able to sort it out but then never bothered getting back to me

[fordperv]

Can you not prise them apart and weld a small brace between them to stop them touching?

[colnerov]

Hi, yes at first I was going to suggest joining them with the welder. But they obviously move quite a bit and fixing them together might end up breaking them because they can't move.

Colin

[mrscruff]

I wonder whether they might be able to be welded together but exhausts definitely not my thing. Anyone know of a place in High Wycombe where they can weld stainless exhausts? Sounds like that might be the only way to resolve.

[tim124]

You can weld stainless with a MIG using mild steel wire.......

[mrscruff]

Problem is I can't weld.

[tim124]

Beg borrow or buy a MIG welder, its so easy to weld......... It will be one of the best things you ever do!