Tightening exhaust

[Pink_Floyd]

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Just started the car, first time for 4 years The exhaust is blowing at the joint of the header to the Y piece. I pulled it together with a ratchet strap, but I can see on on side that the clamp is done up more than on the other side. The clamp nut feels tight and I don't want to break the clamp. What is the best way to tighten it. Or do I need to put some exhaust sealer in the joint first?

Also I had the headers and y piece "cermachromed" so when I started it, the exhaust smoked, is that what is expected ?. Because it was blowing I have not run the engine for more than 30 seconds so far.

[richtvr]

how odd started mine for the first time this year and the left hand join of the y piece was blowing too.

i just loosened the clamp off made sure it lined up ok and re tightened fine now.

rich