How to plug hole in exhaust pipe

[dads longhorn]

One inch long, maybe 1/8 inch wide rust hole in exhaust pipe I want to fill until I get new pipe. Why? The sound is "flubbing" and I really like the sound of the v8 so I want to plug up the hole. Rust, heat. Any products out there that would work? Thanks ahead of time for the help.

[Eddie H.]

put a band clamp around it

[undertaker72]

they are all temp, repairs , best to cut out bad and replace piece, but to band aide it take a soup can and knock ends out , split side , wrap around pipe , put a couple hose clamps on it and you have a metal band aide this is just a temp type repair

[Mock1]

Not the best way, but quick and affective.
Try to find some header wrap, or fiber cloth and band clamp it around the pipe. Wrap it several times around the pipe, right at the hole so you have three or four layers.
Or, if you can weld take a piece of pipe and scab over the whole, then stack tacks till its welded out.

Originally Posted by undertaker72

they are all temp, repairs , best to cut out bad and replace piece, but to band aide it take a soup can and knock ends out , split side , wrap around pipe , put a couple hose clamps on it and you have a metal band aide this is just a temp type repair

Thats even better!

[too much stuff]

Go to your local parts store and get the wrap that goes around the pipe and sets up after it gets hot. Actually made for your situation. I think it was under $20 last i used it.

[72kool]

weld it shut if the surrounding pipe is good. best way to fix it and will last the longest.just take your time so you dont burn more holes in it

[enaberif]

pop can and a couple of hose clamps.. i'll fit it temporarily.

[Boog]

I think 3m and others make exhaust pipe joint sealer. Comes in a tube. You could cut a piece of metal 1" or so larger than that hole, grind or sand the area around the hole, apply joint sealer between the two then clamp them together. It's cheap and no welding required. The sealer should be available at any auto parts store.

[Sillyoldman]

I had the same issue on my truck and stopped at a small muffler shop. They guy chopped out a section, replaced it and refused payment. Fast forward I had a broken hanger that needed to be welded. Same thing no charge. I'd bet if you roll in a shop at a slow time they'd be willing to patch it up cheap.

[GRX]

Originally Posted by enaberif

pop can and a couple of hose clamps.. i'll fit it temporarily.

Been there, done that. But these days a soup can would be a better candidate since all pop cans are thin aluminum these days. Down here is the states anyway.

[dads longhorn]

You guys are great. I like boogs idea since I just want to squeeze some goop into the hole and seal it. Yes I'm lazy, it's a small hole and eventually I'll replace the whole pipe. Thanks

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by dads longhorn

You guys are great. I like boogs idea since I just want to squeeze some goop into the hole and seal it. Yes I'm lazy, it's a small hole and eventually I'll replace the whole pipe. Thanks

I like the band clamp solution best but if you have some JB weld laying around you might use that with a small piece of tin on top and a hose clamp.

You will get it done either way/s.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by eddie h.

put a band clamp around it

x2.

[1968aj]

Originally Posted by Eddie H.

put a band clamp around it

wrap it with some aluminum foil first and it will not leak. done this on my kenworth and it lasts years.

[bbcmudtruck]

I agree with the shop idea. I know my local guy wouldn't charge me more than 20 bucks. Wouldn't hurt to stop in and see. Never know, the shop guy might be a big fan of your truck and hook you up!