Originally Posted by Racer X

04duxlr, your idea wins.

I found the leak, between the y-pipe and manifold, it would seem that the gasket has blown out there.

Originally Posted by landy_ala

I have the same problem but I used the seafoam induction method to find my leak.. Nothing like getting a face full of smoke when your head is under the bonnet! Should I install the new gasket as it came (just bare metal) or add some sort of sealant to the new metal gasket?

Originally Posted by Alphamale

Do not use any sealants on the new gasket. Should be fitted dry, just be sure the mating faces are spotless.