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12-14-2017, 12:24 PM | #1 |
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Uncatted header install
Just checking to see if anyone else has experienced this. I recently replaced my stock header with the Gruppe-S. Immediately noticed exhaust smell which I knew would happen and am OK with... if it stays outside. But when I turn on the climate control its almost unbearable. I can't hear any leaks... but I think I must have a leak somewhere. Any ideas? Or is this normal?
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possible that WD-40 was spray onto the nut, in order to break it loose easier?
when I was doing the header swap and spray WD40 on the nut, after i got the aftermarket one in and start up the car. it started smoking and smell really bad, turn out it was just the WD-40 burning because the engine/exhaust heat up. it should go away after a day
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I forgot to take a sticker off a front pipe before I installed it. It melted and I thought I melted something important before I realized. I'd wait a week to see if it goes away
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Check the connection to the overpipe, that's where most leaks usually come from from header installs
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You'll have a smell for a little while while the exhaust heat burns off the coatings and other things. It'll go away. I run a gruppe s uel also.
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Thanks... I bought the header used so coatings and whatnot should have already been burnt off. |
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Get some soapy water and spray it on the exhaust flanges when its cold. Helps to spot leaks since you'll see the suds move.
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I used new gaskets but just received a set of new ones from Grimmspeed I am going to use. |
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