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Old 07-10-2008, 05:38 PM
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Question Exhaust Leak Detection

Every time I change my oil or get out of my car, there's a very strong and lingering exhaust smell. I think my header gaskets may need to be tighened and there's possibly a leak somewhere in my system itself. How do you go about finding and fixing something like this?
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Old 07-10-2008, 09:38 PM
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Look and see if any of the header bolts are loose. If they are, chances are you already blew out the gasket and should replace it. For the rest of the system, just jack up the car, let the engine run, and start looking.
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Old 07-12-2008, 11:00 PM
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Just take it to a muffler place. They have a sniffer that can track this down.Sometimes free. my02.
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Old 08-04-2008, 08:41 PM
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Seafoam the motor through the vacuum line and you will find any exhaust leak guaranteed.

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Old 08-04-2008, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by wrd1972
Seafoam the motor through the vacuum line and you will find any exhaust leak guarenteed.
i agree ,,,two birds with one stone
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