Are exhaust clamps 1X use?

[troop]

Hey all,
In prepping my 2019 F3S to sell, I removed my Two Bro full exhaust to put my OEM cat/muffler back on. All went smoothly until it was time to clamp the muffler/cat together. Heck, even the top spring went on rather nicely. When fully tightened, the clamp spun semi freely around the muffler/cat joint. Multiple putzing/attempts proved unsuccessful. Are these clamps 1x use? Do they stretch after initial install? Looked up the cost, and dang, $26 I was pondering wrapping the joint with exhaust tape or header wrap and then clamping. I know it would seal. Thoughts? Thanks

 

[K80Shooter]

Hey all,
In prepping my 2019 F3S to sell, I removed my Two Bro full exhaust to put my OEM cat/muffler back on. All went smoothly until it was time to clamp the muffler/cat together. Heck, even the top spring went on rather nicely. When fully tightened, the clamp spun semi freely around the muffler/cat joint. Multiple putzing/attempts proved unsuccessful. Are these clamps 1x use? Do they stretch after initial install? Looked up the cost, and dang, $26 I was pondering wrapping the joint with exhaust tape or header wrap and then clamping. I know it would seal. Thoughts? Thanks

Years ago, I used aluminum foil when I needed to take up space on an exhaust clamp. Works great, seals really well and won't burn through.

 

[2dogs]

Yes, they'll stretch. The aluminum foil trick is an excellent idea. Good luck.

 

[troop]

Heck .. I have lots of Reynolds HD aluminum foil. Thanks