middleway Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi all I am doing up an old DT175, went to clean the rust off the pipe and it is rusted right through. I am doing this rebuild on a minimal budget, do you think if I wrapped the pipe in ceramic exhaust tape like this http://cgi.ebay.com.au/JDM-Performance-Ceramic-exhaust-tape-11-meter-roll_W0QQitemZ200406739568QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea92c2a70#ht_1112wt_941 or some other kind of tape it would hold together? Would it stick to the rusty surface? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 20, 2009 Moderator Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi all I am doing up an old DT175, went to clean the rust off the pipe and it is rusted right through. I am doing this rebuild on a minimal budget, do you think if I wrapped the pipe in ceramic exhaust tape like this http://cgi.ebay.com.au/JDM-Performance-Ceramic-exhaust-tape-11-meter-roll_W0QQitemZ200406739568QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea92c2a70#ht_1112wt_941 or some other kind of tape it would hold together? Would it stick to the rusty surface? Thanks no, maybe a second hand replacement would be cheaper? can you not weld it? drewps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddrdsm Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 One question - how big is the hole (diameter not depth) cos one of the best and most inexpensive ways to plug & seal a leaky exhaust is the metal putty by pattex which you can by at any hardware store. Apply when cold and let it set - easy, effective (& cheap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted November 20, 2009 Moderator Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi all I am doing up an old DT175, went to clean the rust off the pipe and it is rusted right through. I am doing this rebuild on a minimal budget, do you think if I wrapped the pipe in ceramic exhaust tape like this http://cgi.ebay.com.au/JDM-Performance-Ceramic-exhaust-tape-11-meter-roll_W0QQitemZ200406739568QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea92c2a70#ht_1112wt_941 or some other kind of tape it would hold together? Would it stick to the rusty surface? Thanks Not a chance, that stuff is to reduce the under bonet temp on souped up rice burners. The singularily most vitaly important part of a stroker is the expantion chamber, it MUST be sealed or the engine will pull air and melt the piston. You can skimp on many things but i really urge you to spend the money on a replacement pipe, or get a good quality repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleway Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks guys, yeah the pipe has had it, I would like something a little unique, where the pipe bolts onto the engine there is only a little rust, maybe see if I can find an MX pipe and mod it to fit. I saw one guy on here did it with a cr125 pipe and got a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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