Exhaust leak
04-15-2012, 11:53 AM
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On my 97 4.6L it was the exhaust pipe bolts where the manifold connects to the exhaust pipe. They just rusted through. Went to a muffler shop they burned the bolts outs after dropping the exhaust pipe. Replaced with 4 new bolts and nuts, 1 1/2 hrs cost me $125.00 Only had the noise when it was cold, then the ball and socket expanded the the noise left .
04-15-2012, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Jacob.P93
What about long tube headers?
04-16-2012, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Jacob.P93
Oh i see and shortys bolt right up? Can you explain what a leak sounds like?
04-22-2012, 04:11 PM
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Just a piece of advice i learned in finding a leak is running seafoam through the brake booster, smokes like a bastard so it's easy to spot leaks. Thats how i found the one on my manifold flange. Easier if you have one person run the seafoam and another search for the leaks, plus it helps clean out your engine.
04-23-2012, 10:33 AM
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I've never had a problem with it, used it on tractors, bikes cars, trucks, push-mowers and just about anything else with a motor. Just don't leave it in the system for to long of course, it is a cleaner after all. i leave it in for 15 mins in whatever i'm using then start it up and burn it out.
