Edit: Thanks - Fairfax area trusted shop?
 

I installed my header and have an exhaust leak from hell. One sounds like it's coming from the drivers side bank and the other at the overpipe connection.

I think the bolts just need to be tightened down, a few were a complete pain in the arse.

Can anyone recommend a shop in the fairfax area (FairOaks) to run it to? Somewhere I can get in, I just don't want to drive it far.

Thanks!

If you don't get it taken care of you know you can bring it to me, but I understand the fact that you don't want to go far.

Thanks Brady, I'm high on fumes right now...a trip up there might kill me lol

I'm hoping I can figure something out locally tomorrow but if not, I'll give you a shout.

Mach V is in Sterling. Borla header I take it?

Yeah, they're just usually pretty busy and a little out of my way (got a tight schedule tomorrow). It's a FA20Club header.

Try Nabisco. They have a large NOVA contingent that could recommend a shop. A run of the mill place might not try to shaft you if you sound knowledgeable.

Sorry, nothing I know in VA. I'm in Alexandria, but still take my car to Andrewtech in Gaithersburg for work.

Would PTuning be closer to you?

Did you re-use gaskets?

I took it up to Ptunning this morning. Fortunately they were able to squeeze me in this morning. They diagnosed the V-band was the main source. They also dropped the header and replaced the gaskets (I had some new OEM ones). It's running good but still sounds like there is a slight leak. Sounds like potentially the v-band.

Did you over torque the v-band?

No, it wasn't tight enough according to them. It still sounds like there might be a slight leak either from the head or the v-band. This is while driving so I'm not sure. I plan to replace the bolts at the overpipe and the gasket too (although they said it looked fine).

Hey Brady - I know Saturday will be busy for you, any chance you'll have time to take a look for any leaks? I don't think I can get up there before then.

Took her out for a spin for lunch, the sounds is very slight now...so maybe as things heat up they will seal up fine.

Probably can, maybe afterwards worst case

Thanks, no big deal if not..just thought since I'll already be there, but I know things will be busier for you than me.