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Check new exhaust for leaks
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:20 pm
by chrisM
What is the best way to check a brand new exhaust for leaks (untidy welding) BEFORE fitting and test riding it? Does simply filling it with water work (without causing any damage)? The exhaust in mind would be a Vespa box-type.
Cheers, Chris
Re: Check new exhaust for leaks
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:13 pm
by Bifter
Why would you want to check a brand new one ? if it looks dodgy send it back .I would try and use compressed air rather than water if i were to test it but the easiest way is just fit it and see
Re: Check new exhaust for leaks
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:05 pm
by soulsurfer
Bung it, pump up with a foot pump, about 5-10psi will do, spray welds with soapy water.
Re: Check new exhaust for leaks
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:27 pm
by coaster
Seems like a load of faffing about for no good reason to me, fit it and if it leaks, send it back for replacement. Is there really any widespread problem with exhausts leaking at the welds
Re: Check new exhaust for leaks
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:31 pm
by soulsurfer
^True
Re: Check new exhaust for leaks
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:54 pm
by Muttley McLadd
Bifter wrote:Why would you want to check a brand new one ?
Because if you're forking out a fair few bucks to have it coated with something flash, it's f'king annoying to find three holes in the downpipe that need welding up.
Re: Check new exhaust for leaks
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:51 pm
by soulsurfer
I'd certainly check it's suitability and fit before I coat it in some flash finish, been there before
Re: Check new exhaust for leaks
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:22 am
by shocky
Stop chimps welding .....