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Title: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 16:11:30
On Vectra B , the silencer clamp has rotted away but can you buy a clamp that comes in 2 pieces as it looks like a one piece clamp thats on it put on before the flare  :-\
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: RobG on 17 June 2013, 16:55:44
Do you mean this :-\
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPEL-VECTRA-C-GTS-Silencer-Fitting-Kit-BOLK-BOL-BR42-/271221940675?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AVectra&hash=item3f261661c3

or this :-\
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Clamp-for-Opel-Vectra-92-03-/380496873802?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AVectra&hash=item589761894a
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 17:51:02
I think the only thin that will join the silencer to the pipe will be a V clamp or something rob  :-\

Something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-2-5-Heavy-Duty-Stainless-V-Band-Clamp-Exhaust-Turbo-Downpipe-/260886667071?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cbe0e9f3f  :-\

Has to be a V for the lip on the silencer unless i flatten the lip and use one like in your link  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 18:00:47
In the picture the clamp you see has rotted away .. so need some kind of replacement  :(

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/milleblack/T2eC16hHJGsFFMZY4ntGBRvJ-bzeG60_58_zpsf0a73efd.jpg)
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: symes on 17 June 2013, 21:23:32
must be my eyes mate-has formed flange rotted away?
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 21:29:22
Quote from: symes on 17 June 2013, 21:23:32
must be my eyes mate-has formed flange rotted away?

Thats just a picture of one thats ok mate not actually mine  ;) As you see the clamp cannot be taken off or a new one put on unless i flatten or cut off the lip on the pipe  :-\
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: symes on 17 June 2013, 21:32:44
oh yes you can ;) ;) cut pipe-fit flange-weld pipe up ;)--see what happens when a hotrodder gets on here :y
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 21:43:46
Quote from: symes on 17 June 2013, 21:32:44
oh yes you can ;) ;) cut pipe-fit flange-weld pipe up ;)--see what happens when a hotrodder gets on here :y

That would do it but dont have a welder mate  ;D + not sure if the flanges are available separate  :-\ 
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: symes on 17 June 2013, 21:49:31
check here mate-http://www.popbrowns.co.uk/ might help--or scrappy? might be worth a mooch?
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 21:51:05
I think the only solution is to take the box off and flatten out the lip on the pipe then fit a straight joining piece if nothing else becomes available  :-\

Or make a bracket up so that bolts from other end pull the 2 parts together , ill work something out .. always do in the end  :y
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: symes on 17 June 2013, 21:54:52
before you start bashing---think a minute-if you get flange off-then what??
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 21:57:59
Quote from: symes on 17 June 2013, 21:54:52
before you start bashing---think a minute-if you get flange off-then what??

Flange is hanging on by a thread mate , just rust so i just wrapped it in a exhaust bandage and paste . A screwdriver would prize it off its that brittle  :(
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: Andy H on 17 June 2013, 22:02:51
What you described is out there somewhere

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41E-8V9QfkL._SX300_.jpg)
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 22:04:42
Quote from: Andy H on 17 June 2013, 22:02:51
What you described is out there somewhere

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41E-8V9QfkL._SX300_.jpg)

That i think would do it  :-\

Where did you find that picture andy  :y
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: symes on 17 June 2013, 22:10:45
Walker Exhaust 35455 Hardware-Flange-Repair Kit
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: Andy H on 17 June 2013, 22:12:19
I was looking on Google for a "2 bolt split flange" that is used in high pressure hydraulic couplings, what I found where some Scooby pages about rusted flanges  ::)

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2153650 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2153650)

http://www.amazon.com/Walker-Exhaust-36130-Hardware-Flange-Repair-Kit/dp/B0015KUC84/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1300735055&sr=1-1?tag=citofgamonlco-20 (http://www.amazon.com/Walker-Exhaust-36130-Hardware-Flange-Repair-Kit/dp/B0015KUC84/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1300735055&sr=1-1?tag=citofgamonlco-20)

Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: RobG on 17 June 2013, 22:22:48
Quote from: symes on 17 June 2013, 22:10:45
Walker Exhaust 35455 Hardware-Flange-Repair Kit
Google can only find them in the States
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 22:33:39
What about this , just need to get the right diameter  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Peugeot-Citroen-EXHAUST-BOX-MUFFLER-SILENCER-REPAIR-KIT-CLAMP-d-45mm-/170992528222?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27cff2eb5e
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: 78bex on 17 June 2013, 22:37:23
still needs welding up

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLANGE-REPAIR-FITTING-KIT-ASTRA-MK4-REAR-EXHAUST-KEEP-THE-ORGINAL-/181064214419?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a2844a793 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLANGE-REPAIR-FITTING-KIT-ASTRA-MK4-REAR-EXHAUST-KEEP-THE-ORGINAL-/181064214419?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a2844a793)
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 22:44:51
Quote from: 78bex on 17 June 2013, 22:37:23
still needs welding up

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLANGE-REPAIR-FITTING-KIT-ASTRA-MK4-REAR-EXHAUST-KEEP-THE-ORGINAL-/181064214419?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a2844a793 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLANGE-REPAIR-FITTING-KIT-ASTRA-MK4-REAR-EXHAUST-KEEP-THE-ORGINAL-/181064214419?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a2844a793)

 :y

But the one i mentioned does not though , just cut the original lips off then slide the new ones on and bolt  on  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Peugeot-Citroen-EXHAUST-BOX-MUFFLER-SILENCER-REPAIR-KIT-CLAMP-d-45mm-/170992528222?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27cff2eb5e
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: henryd on 18 June 2013, 11:20:45
Hows about one of these Steve,(obviously in the correct diameter)just cut your knackered flanges off and fit this inbetween :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Pipe-Connector-Sleeve-Joiner-2-50mm-ClampOn-/320514872167?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa02cd367
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 18 June 2013, 12:09:51
Quote from: henryd on 18 June 2013, 11:20:45
Hows about one of these Steve,(obviously in the correct diameter)just cut your knackered flanges off and fit this inbetween :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Pipe-Connector-Sleeve-Joiner-2-50mm-ClampOn-/320514872167?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa02cd367

Excellent henry thanks for that , looks just what i need  :y Dont know the diameter though im guessing 50mm will do it  :-\
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: henryd on 18 June 2013, 12:13:36
Quote from: Emd on 18 June 2013, 12:09:51
Quote from: henryd on 18 June 2013, 11:20:45
Hows about one of these Steve,(obviously in the correct diameter)just cut your knackered flanges off and fit this inbetween :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Pipe-Connector-Sleeve-Joiner-2-50mm-ClampOn-/320514872167?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa02cd367

Excellent henry thanks for that , looks just what i need  :y Dont know the diameter though im guessing 50mm will do it  :-\

I wouldn't trust guesswork for that,go measure the pipe as it will need to be a good fit to work :y
Title: Re: Silencer Clamp
Post by: omega3000 on 18 June 2013, 12:15:55
Quote from: henryd on 18 June 2013, 12:13:36
Quote from: Emd on 18 June 2013, 12:09:51
Quote from: henryd on 18 June 2013, 11:20:45
Hows about one of these Steve,(obviously in the correct diameter)just cut your knackered flanges off and fit this inbetween :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Pipe-Connector-Sleeve-Joiner-2-50mm-ClampOn-/320514872167?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa02cd367

Excellent henry thanks for that , looks just what i need  :y Dont know the diameter though im guessing 50mm will do it  :-\

I wouldn't trust guesswork for that,go measure the pipe as it will need to be a good fit to work :y

Aye , needs to be bigger than the existing , all the same its just the job  :y