Re: [T3] exhaust system question

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

Probably crushes like the copper ring.  I expect some asbestos string would do
too (sharp intake of breath - or maybe not!).

Russ, please remind us, did you trim one end of the micro-tubing to fit in the
hole to form a ring, or link plain-cut ends with a pin or something?

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] exhaust system question


> On 18 Feb 2005 at 0:00, David V.N. wrote:
>
> > I've been using a type of pump packing that's made from
> > graphite.Won't burn or shrink.Six months later,no leaking at
> > all.Even after a few driveway scrapings.I believe it's 1/4"
> > square section as opposed to round.
>
> Tell us more. What do you do at the joint to keep it from leaking out there?
> 1/4" sounds awfully big.
>
> -- 
> Jim Adney
> jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, WI 53711-3054
> USA

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