I have a finger sized hole that need patch work. I used the putty method but it cracked and broke off due to driving. My concerns are, if I use Liquid Nails, will it hold and will the temperature of my exhaust stand without a potential heat/fire hazard?

Of course, the hose clamps might collapse the exhaust pipe if it is too rusty.

Over the years I’ve used both aluminum cans with clamps and exhaust repair kits from the parts store. Both are good temporary fixes, but only that.

both Advance Auto Parts and AutoZone where I live have a set of high-temp putty and some thick fabric specifically designed for the job, price is something like $10

My experience with the tape and putty is that it just burns out pretty quickly, depending on where the patch is on the pipe.

spend 17 bucks and get one of these repair clamps. It will outlast the rest of the tailpipe. [image]

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I fixed a Y pipe with a muffler patch kit that was like plaster with a fiberglass bandage. It worked for a long time. They make plastic type patch kits. Maybe not any more.

Where’s the leak located? If it’s a pipe going right up to the CATs, you can use a 4"x 6" aluminum flashing sheet from Home Depot and a couple of spring loaded hose clamps you can buy online. It’s worked well for a hole I have that I need to get fixed. The spring loaded ones will help with the ex…

Can I use Liquid Nails to fix a hole in my exhaust?

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oldtimer-11 January 31, 2017, 3:41am 12

You can use the tape and putty kits on a tail pipe but not on an exhaust pipe. Still a very temporary fix.

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Can I use Liquid Nails to fix a hole in my exhaust?

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