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FormulaPaul
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AUG 31, 08:49 PM
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So I am chugging a long on my formula, I got it to finally run but I have an exhaust leak, I did the vacuum and soapy water trick to find out I need to replace my muffler for sure and where my manifold connects to the down pipe which I am not sure what that could be and I cannot find that piece anywhere. It is circled in the picture below.
I am also open to the idea of replacing the whole exhaust with an aftermarket so I was wondering if anyone here knows of a good replacement or if they could point me in the right direction.
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Shho13
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AUG 31, 09:17 PM
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Notorio
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AUG 31, 11:17 PM
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The flange you have circled doesn't take a gasket. For a cheap fix I'd remove that exhaust manifold (there are good posts on how to do that without breaking anything), re-tap the threads on the captive nuts on the manifold where that leak is, then reinstall with new bolts from the Fiero store. The metal-to-metal seal may have just weakened from the bolts rusting or lots of vibration.
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FormulaPaul
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SEP 02, 07:58 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Notorio:
The flange you have circled doesn't take a gasket. For a cheap fix I'd remove that exhaust manifold (there are good posts on how to do that without breaking anything), re-tap the threads on the captive nuts on the manifold where that leak is, then reinstall with new bolts from the Fiero store. The metal-to-metal seal may have just weakened from the bolts rusting or lots of vibration. |
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Makes sense, I will have to take it off and look at it because the manifold in the back is very tough to get too I do not really know how I am going to get to it haha
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FormulaPaul
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SEP 02, 07:59 AM
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Awesome I will have to take a look. Thank you.
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