Muffler Clamp
Muffler Clamp
I am about to replace my muffler kit on my 1995 Volvo 940. attaching the new pipes on do i need to weld them?
Or heat them up? i don't want to clamp them because the muffler pipes currently dont have clamps. Suggestions?
i could always take it to a muffler shop to get it welded.
I agree with you, take it to a muffler shop and have them weld the new muffler on.
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The Best Out of an Exhausted System
Most of the motorists these days have one thing in common and that is the manifest disregard to some auto parts like the exhaust system. If you are to ask motorists when they inspect the system, you would probably get same reply. The most common occasion when they do such a task is when they are already hearing obvious noise. With that situation, the vehicles are likely to end up in the hands of a franchised exhaust specialist.
Auto exhaust parts experts suggest that motorists should inspect the system whenever it is on the lift for routine service. According to them, it makes perfect sense considering the expense of some of the parts like sensors, mufflers, catalytic converters and others.
Basically, an exhaust system transports burnt gases from the internal combustion engine. Exhaust parts accessories are mainly composed of pipes that vent waste gases. These gases may stream through a turbo charger to boost power, a catalytic converter to diminish air pollution, and a muffler to minimize noise. Clamps as well as bolted and welded connections and hangers hold the system together. So, in inspecting the whole system, motorists should look for snapped bolts, cracked welds, rusted joints, leaks and other deteriorated parts.
Experts added that rubber in the hangers like the doughnut-shaped bands used in hanging pipes should also be inspected. Car aftermarket parts exhaust is always under stress much more than the original equipment hangers. Moreover, it is recommended to select an aftermarket design that is not similarly shaped with the original hanger when replacing the latter. Another consideration is to be certain that installation can be had without twisting or aggravating the stress of the system. There is wide latitude of aftermarket exhausts available in auto parts dealers. Hence, it is definitely possible to hang the system sophisticated aftermarket parts.
In employing a lot of tensions to the auto exhaust system to make connections, there is a tendency that its parts could foul the body. The occurrence of which could produce repulsive noise and detrimental damage. In fact, it could even lead to eventual separation.
Some vehicle owners think that clamps that secure the catalytic converter and other sections are costly like the U-bolts used somewhere else in the system. The truth, according to auto parts dealers, is the exact opposite. The thick pipe ends on the converter need clamps that can withstand anywhere from 30 ft-lb of torque at the low end to more than 60 ft-lb at the high end. Moreover, when the original equipment clamp is a high strength type with a welded saddle and hardened nuts, experts advise the use an aftermarket equivalent for replacement.
The exhaust manifold joints that link to the pipes of the system or the fast light-off catalysts are other problem areas. A sealing ring found in the joint with the pipe could be noisy when there are leaks. Said joint gets a lot of pressure from engine's vibration. Despite the presence of spring-loaded bolting setup to maintain tension, it does not serve a lifetime setup. Coil springs could break and joint loosen hence; the system is always at risk.
To maximize the efficiency of the exhaust parts, vehicle owners should choose meticulously engineered exhaust system. In addition, the quality exhaust should be coupled with maintenance and regular inspection to preclude unnecessary expenditure in the future.
About the Author
Joe Thompson is the owner of a successful auto body shop in Ferndale, California. This 38 year old is also a prolific writer, contributing automotive related articles to various publications.