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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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best way to check exhaust leak

header leak?

and

axleback Leak?

what are the best ways

dont think i have one, car is running normal, just for future reference
 
Old Mar 12, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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The only way I have ever done it is Jack the car up look and listen
 
Old Mar 12, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Best way i know of if is to either put your car on a lift if you have one, or just jack it up and use your hand to feel around to see if you feel any air "spraying" out (for lack of a better word at the moment) If you put an axle back on make sure to check the gasket connection with stock piping. That's a pretty common place for an exhaust leak.
 

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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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i heard that an exhaust leak near the axle back isnt that big of a deal.
 
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by keepitpg
i heard that an exhaust leak near the axle back isnt that big of a deal.
True, it's not going to make much difference as far as performance wise... but it will probably sound like ass
 
Old Mar 15, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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exhaust leaks FTL ...but mainly is by hearing. Exhaust leaks are pretty noisy... and you'll know if you have one when you hear it lol
 
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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If you hold a rag or something like that over the muffler tip it might force it out louder in other spots. Just be careful.
 
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