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Feb 24, 2004 | 05:06 PM

LS1 Brent

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Exhaust leak

After searching and finding very usefull information, I came to the conclusion that I have an exhaust leak. My question is, what do i do now? How can i find the leak and cure the problem? thanx in advance.
-Brent

Feb 24, 2004 | 05:21 PM

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let it idle, get under the car and listen for a hissing or ticking sound, then feel around that area. if you think you see it but cann't feel any air coming out, let the pipes cool and squirt some water where you think it's leaking and crank it up and look for bubbles.

Feb 24, 2004 | 05:44 PM

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ok, i'll try this whenever it stops raining. thanx alot.
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Feb 24, 2004 | 11:00 PM

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Go around all the welds and look for black spots. Generally where there is a leak there will be a carbon buildup. If its really small you might not notice it.

Feb 24, 2004 | 11:06 PM

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what do I do when I find the leak??

Feb 25, 2004 | 12:54 AM

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Depends on where the leak is. If the leak is where the exhaust manifold meets the head, you can just silicon it, replace the gasket and let it dry. If it's at the cat, simply get rid of it! Anywhere else just replace the pipe.

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