Exhaust Leak

Black03Mach · December 29th, 2010, 10:52 AM

Yep, while I was clearing snow from under my mach and saw some exhaust gas leaking past the muffler by what looks like a clamp. Ill get some pictures of the area later. Luckily it was cold or I would have never seen it, the exhaust hangs low there and I can hear the carnage when i go over speed bumps which i try to avoid at all costs.

BUT the question I have to you is am i going to have to replace the whole bit, or is there welding, basically my options for this.

scp616 · January 2nd, 2011, 11:40 AM

I guess it depends on where the clamp is... my exhaust is welded from after the x-pipe flange all the way back... but my headers still leak. with aftermarket exhaust it's almost impossible to get it air tight... those aftermarket flanges arent that great.
And my headers scrape on every speed bump too

Black03Mach · January 3rd, 2011, 10:32 AM

it makes me cringe every time, but thanks for the insight!

December 29th, 2010, 10:52 AM	#1
Black03Mach Regular 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	Exhaust Leak Yep, while I was clearing snow from under my mach and saw some exhaust gas leaking past the muffler by what looks like a clamp. Ill get some pictures of the area later. Luckily it was cold or I would have never seen it, the exhaust hangs low there and I can hear the carnage when i go over speed bumps which i try to avoid at all costs. BUT the question I have to you is am i going to have to replace the whole bit, or is there welding, basically my options for this. __________________

January 2nd, 2011, 11:40 AM	#2
scp616 Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	I guess it depends on where the clamp is... my exhaust is welded from after the x-pipe flange all the way back... but my headers still leak. with aftermarket exhaust it's almost impossible to get it air tight... those aftermarket flanges arent that great. And my headers scrape on every speed bump too __________________ 02 GT --> long tube headers w/ x pipe and flow masters, throttle body w/ intake plenum, cold air intake, short throw, 255 nitto 555's all around, 373 diff gears, 2 inch lowering kit w/caster camber plates, sony radio working with stock system

January 3rd, 2011, 10:32 AM	#3
Black03Mach Regular 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	it makes me cringe every time, but thanks for the insight! __________________

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