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Jun 12, 2015 | 07:32 AM

#11

04duxlr

Pro Wrench

Joined: Nov 2011

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From: Duxbury MA

Quote:

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.

Full disclosure - Not my idea, I just shared it. I read about it here: How to Diagnose Exhaust Leaks With a Shop-Vac | FCP Euro I like to give credit where credit is due.

Jun 12, 2015 | 07:42 AM

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CRB357

Three Wheeling

Joined: May 2015

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From: South Louisiana

It is still a win for you in my book. Hard to original in 2015.....

Jun 12, 2015 | 01:06 PM

#13

Alphamale

Rock Crawling

Joined: Apr 2015

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From: Belfast, N. Ireland

Quote:

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?

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