Hole in CF exhaust sleeve

[wall.j]

Received the Micron exhausts today and they've been damaged in the post... Think the bracket from the link pipe has gone through the carbon. Any tips on how I can fix this? They are straight through exhausts...

[tony.mon]

What diameter sleeve is it?
PJ engineering do a range of sleeve diameters.
You should be able to rebuild it, all you need are some decent rivets and a hand riveter gun.

Do both side so that the patterns/weave match.
An no, I don't want to do it; it's a horrible job

[Wicky]

Contact the seller and see if the delivery was insured / get a refund.

Or as Lloydie suggests price up getting them rebuilt.

[lloydie]

You could glassfiber the inside ,like a patch if you want to keep costs down .
I'd contact the seller first as its there problem

[Dendrob]

It's the suppliers responsibility. Not saying it's their fault (although it might be if they weren't packed appropriately) but they should arrange to have it returned and replaced. I would have thought.

[wall.j]

I organised the postage, and only got 25 cover. Stupid. They weren't packed very well though, the exhausts were wrapped in a cloth type material, and they were just wrapped with the link pipes in cardboard. I suspect one on the brackets from the link pipes has caused the damage... I only paid 80 for them, so replacing the whole sleeve is not going to be cost effective. I was thinking an epoxy resin, but this isn't flexible. High temp sealant? But not good under pressure. Is there much pressure, as they are straight through?

[alanfjones1411]

It's their fault for not packaging properly as far as i can see (there is probably as clause in the small print stating that they won't accept responsibility).I would try for a refund,you got nothing to lose.

[Dendrob]

Wonder if the band clamps would cover it? I'm thinking if you repair it then cover the "scar" with the bands.

Question regarding the pressure is an interesting one. I dunno meself.

[tony.mon]

If you're considering a patch, then I'd suggest epoxying a section on the inside. The pressure pulses will push it into place rather than trying to blow it off, unlike doors.

[Dendrob]

......rather than trying to blow it off, unlike doors.

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[wall.j]

I cut a square off a coke can and high temperature siliconed it to the inside and made good the outside. Doesn't look bad at all, I just hope the pressure doesn't breach the sealant. If it does, I'll have a go with epoxy. I'm fitting them on Saturday morning before a ride, so time will tell!

[StuartWags]

That's not a hole ....... this is a hole

[wall.j]

Oh no! Don't think a coke can would hold that!!

[wall.j]

It's worked a treat!! Been out all day and doesn't look any different, still a nice seal. Pops on de- acceleration though... Could be a leak somewhere, perhaps between the link pipes or the rubber seals on the exhausts. Further investigation required, however it's not that bad at all. See you tomorrow Tony!!