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How to fix a hole in my exhaust

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Hi all

I have a small hole in my exhaust about the size of a nail head...
I was wondering if anyone knows a quick (good) fix for this.
Any pastes or sealers that will fill the hole or am I better to weld it?

thanks
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For small holes like that I use exhaust paste and silver foil. Get it nice and wet-the paste-and smooth it in and round the hole, then put some silver foil over it. And don't forget to let it dry, or it may get blown out when you start the engine up. If you can get the exhaust warmed up first then that'll help. Just don't burn your hand on it, and give it a good wire brushing before you apply the paste. I can't weld though, so I can't give an opinion on that. :D

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When you bring it back to me for its first service I'll put a spot of weld on it for you.
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Steve your a star
Dubstar thanks for the help & advice
Louey (is it Louey from techenders?) you forgot the jublee clips :D
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irishkeet wrote: Louey (is it Louey from techenders?) you forgot the jublee clips :D

yep same wierdo :lol: how you doing?
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hey
mate how are you?
are you going to the lobbs field weekend mentioned on the JK site?
how is the new job going?

was good to see you @ vanfest albeit briefly, cable worked a treat

all the best
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I'm not too bad mate - not gonna make Lobb fields, going away in the middle of week after it
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