Exhaust Band Clamps

[stevemc1]

I removed one of the exhaust band clamps to clean, by doing so the exhaust
joints sprung apart and now I can't get the clamp back on.

I was thinking of using a lorry type strap over the exhaust parts to tension the two pieces together, about 5mm. Has anyone else had to do this or had the same thing happen to them? which parts are the best to sling around?
is this the best method?

Any help would be greatly appreciated .

Thanks

Steve

[TJC46]

Best method is exactly as you describe...Ratchet strap or similar and pull in to close the gap. Refit clamps and tighten [be careful, very easy to snap the thread ] then release ratchet, good luck Tom.

[v8chimmy]

Thanks Tom, I know it's getting late but just managed to refit
the clamps, can't blame me for wanting my P&J back on the road asap.

TVR day tomorrow....

Cheers

Steve

[MK INDY]

Just be carefull you don't over do it with the ratchet straps, you can crack the manifolds where the precats are, another method is to slacken the manifold bolts off, the movement then allows you to fit the exhaust clamp, then tighten the manifold bolts back up.