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legacy · 07-28-2013, 10:31 PM

So I've had the s-type installed for several thousand miles, and it continues to develop exhaust leaks (seems to come from the slip fittings). The leak gets worse and worse (starts out as a ticking noise) and eventually gets to the point where it sounds like open exhaust. Even after tightening it up, it starts to develop the same leak after awhile.

Do you guys running s-types also have this problem? Is it just due to the use of slip fittings? Thinking about just having it welded together, once and for all...

SSMickey · 07-28-2013, 10:41 PM

Slip fittings do tend to leak a bit. You could try different clamps if it's that bad. I go through and check and tighten all my connections when the car is on the lift for an oil change. This has worked for me so far. Welding all the connections is your best bet if you don't like checking and tightening things occasionally. It's therapy for me though and I get to eye ball the entire underside.

Juiced1 · 07-29-2013, 09:07 AM

The factory system uses a slip fit. You can always get them welded up to solve the problem or you might want to check into a new set of clamps.

jbrown13 · 07-29-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1

The factory system uses a slip fit. You can always get them welded up to solve the problem or you might want to check into a new set of clamps.

Just curious as to what style clamp you consider the best?

legacy · 07-29-2013, 12:36 PM

Cool, thanks guys. Didn't know it was a common problem as none of my previous cars had these issues. Having an exhaust shop weld it up seems like the best bet.

jtulery · 07-29-2013, 12:51 PM

I'm running Corsa system . There clamps are wide know leaks. Have 9000+ miles have not had to tighten up once!!

MarylandSpeed · 07-29-2013, 03:11 PM

I would have the slip fits tack welded to keep them from backing out. Normally fixes the issue. Thanks!

07-28-2013, 10:31 PM	#1
legacy Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Posts: 98	issues with borla cat-back So I've had the s-type installed for several thousand miles, and it continues to develop exhaust leaks (seems to come from the slip fittings). The leak gets worse and worse (starts out as a ticking noise) and eventually gets to the point where it sounds like open exhaust. Even after tightening it up, it starts to develop the same leak after awhile. Do you guys running s-types also have this problem? Is it just due to the use of slip fittings? Thinking about just having it welded together, once and for all... __________________ 2013 L99 bolt ons, tune

07-28-2013, 10:41 PM	#2
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	Slip fittings do tend to leak a bit. You could try different clamps if it's that bad. I go through and check and tighten all my connections when the car is on the lift for an oil change. This has worked for me so far. Welding all the connections is your best bet if you don't like checking and tightening things occasionally. It's therapy for me though and I get to eye ball the entire underside. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

07-29-2013, 12:36 PM	#5
legacy Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Posts: 98	Cool, thanks guys. Didn't know it was a common problem as none of my previous cars had these issues. Having an exhaust shop weld it up seems like the best bet. __________________ 2013 L99 bolt ons, tune

07-29-2013, 09:07 AM	#3
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,648	The factory system uses a slip fit. You can always get them welded up to solve the problem or you might want to check into a new set of clamps.

07-29-2013, 12:51 PM	#6
jtulery Drives: 2012 CAMARO ZL1, 2012 CTS-V, Join Date: May 2012 Location: Delaware ohio Posts: 119 View My Garage	I'm running Corsa system . There clamps are wide know leaks. Have 9000+ miles have not had to tighten up once!!

07-29-2013, 03:11 PM	#7
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	I would have the slip fits tack welded to keep them from backing out. Normally fixes the issue. Thanks!