Hi guys,

Just got myself a barrett single can for my Z. And the link poor is of the slip on type, e.g. no clamp. The exhaust is fantastic, and very well priced

It leaks a bit at the link pipe, but not much. Any ideas for sealing it? I figure I could pack with high temp silicone, or cut some fins in the pipe and clamp it. Any suggestions?

Cheers

There's a fine balance between having a well sealed joint and one that's a complete and utter basterd to separate when you need it to come apart!

If it's only a tiny leak it may well soot-up and seal itself over time? Slip-on joints always seem to take a little while to settle.

You could try traditional exhaust sealant (the ones that cure with heat), but they aren't that flexible and can crack. They're also not easy to work with if it's a very fine gap you're trying to seal and they can be hard to remove too. HT silicone sealants are better for fine gaps, but only really on the cooler parts of the exhaust; if its the joint is where the link pipe meets the collector then it may well be too hot for it?

TBH, I've found kitchen foil is as good as anything for sealing slip-on joints. Just wrap round the male part, in as many layers as you need, force the female part on and peel off any excess that spills out. Makes a good seal and easy to separate too.

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Give it a week, the exhaust soot will fill any leaks naturally. It's a proven fact. I'd stay clear of any sealing compound because under use in high temperature they bond so hard that it will be a b*tch to remove when or if you plan to change cans or return to original when selling the bike.