From serviceability of the exhaust systemdepends not only the level of toxicity of the exhaust, but also its sound quality. Some are engaged in tuning this system immediately after buying a car, others have been operating it for years without changes. But sooner or later the resource of the silencer (one of the main components of the system) is coming to an end. Of course, the best option is a replacement. But how to be, if you are on the road and the right part is simply not available? On the rescue comes a band-bandage for the repair of the silencer. What is it, we learn in our today's article.
The exhaust system of any car works invery difficult conditions. All its elements (including the silencer) are subjected to thermal loads, vibrations and environmental influences - road reagents, water, etc. As a result, a part of the body begins to rot. This happens in different places. The tube itself is rotting, and the "bank". But most often these are the places where the pipe is connected to the silencer. It is this area that is most heavily loaded. As an alternative to repair, some choose welding. But it is very difficult to restore a decayed area, unless the cracks formed after a mechanical shock.
Also this tape is called "bandage".
High-temperature belt for repairing the mufflerhas an adhesive layer on one side. The band is very elastic. The length of the tape is about 1 meter, width is 5 centimeters. Can be made of several materials:
As for the adhesive material, it can be:
The material begins to solidify after heating the muffler.
Reviews (in addition to the "Abro") are several companies that produce a quality tape for the repair of the muffler:
In addition to the tape itself, a set may include a set ofpatches of square or round shape, protective gloves, as well as wire for more reliable fixing. With the help of the latter, the material is rigidly fixed on the pipe until it is completely solidified.
How to use this tool? First you need to prepare the surface. The work is carried out on a cold car. Before laying the tape, the surface is treated with a degreaser. If there is rust, remove it with a metal brush. Otherwise, glue will not provide such a high-quality and dense fit. Also clean the muffler of dirt and dust.
The next stage is preparing the bandage itself. If the glue is based on sodium silicate, pour water into the jar and hold it for several minutes. Epoxy elements are ready for use immediately.
Then apply the tape to the damaged area. It is tightly wound on the pipe or "jar" of the muffler. Winding is produced at a distance of 3-5 centimeters from the crack itself. The tape is overlapped, in several layers. For a good effect, you need at least 6-8. Then the excess part is cut off with scissors. The applied material on the silencer is fixed with a wire. Within 30 minutes, it should be leveled around the perimeter.
If epoxy resin is used, thenremember that the adhesive takes a solid state after 20 minutes, even at room temperature. But the final petrification will be after you start the engine and heat the muffler.
Manufacturer Done Deal besides a tape for repairThe silencer also produces sealants for sealing cracks. The cost of this product is 250 rubles. In the tube there is 170 grams of paste. Reviews say that such tools are ideal for complex areas of connections, where the use of tape will be ineffective.
When using bandages (applies to repairpastes) work should be carried out in a well-ventilated room at a temperature of zero degrees. Only so the composition will return the exhaust system the previous performance characteristics.
So, we found out what the tape is forrepair of the muffler. This tool allows you to restore the damaged area in a qualitative way without the use of welding and special tools. However, it should be remembered that this measure is only temporary. If the muffler has already decayed, it will not be possible to restore it in this way - the sound of the exhaust will remain loud and unpleasant. It is reasonable to use the tape for mechanical damages - for repairing cracks, breakdowns and holes that are not caused by corrosion. By the way, the rest of the material can not be reused (it concerns tapes made of sodium silicate).
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