Exhaust leak help

adambowen

adambowen

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So after a trip of breaking stuff I have developed an exhaust leak on the "manifold." We replaced the gaskets with new ones but it still leaks. It looks like the pipe to the manifold is not making good connection. Any ideas?
Here is a picture of the gaskets being replaced ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1452222609.250995.jpg
 
WJCO

WJCO

Meme King
adambowen said:
So after a trip of breaking stuff I have developed an exhaust leak on the "manifold." We replaced the gaskets with new ones but it still leaks. It looks like the pipe to the manifold is not making good connection. Any ideas?
Here is a picture of the gaskets being replaced
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Welcome back to WAL. What vehicle we talking about? What engine? Pipe may be bent or you may have a severely torn motor mount.
 
adambowen

adambowen

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ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1452487267.299042.jpg
Just in case this ever gets referenced into another thread. We fixed the problem today by doing the following. We put two of the gaskets together and coated both sides that would sit against the metal surfaces. This RTV sealant is what the Rancho Oil Pan Skid plate is used to install it. Super strong, dries fast, used for high heat, and sensor safe. After applying a generous amount to both sides of the gaskets, we hand tighten/snugged all four bolts. We let it dry for a little over an hour then tightened all the bolts back down completely. Started the vehicle and the exhaust leak was gone completely. Highly recommend this to anyone having the same problem!
 
WJCO

WJCO

Meme King
adambowen said:
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Just in case this ever gets referenced into another thread. We fixed the problem today by doing the following. We put two of the gaskets together and coated both sides that would sit against the metal surfaces. This RTV sealant is what the Rancho Oil Pan Skid plate is used to install it. Super strong, dries fast, used for high heat, and sensor safe. After applying a generous amount to both sides of the gaskets, we hand tighten/snugged all four bolts. We let it dry for a little over an hour then tightened all the bolts back down completely. Started the vehicle and the exhaust leak was gone completely. Highly recommend this to anyone having the same problem!
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So something is bent right? If you had to use two gaskets?

Thanks for posting back. Please post back in the future to let us know if repair is holding still.
 
adambowen

adambowen

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WJCO said:
So something is bent right? If you had to use two gaskets?

Thanks for posting back. Please post back in the future to let us know if repair is holding still.
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Not sure if something is bent, we looked and everything and nothing look bent. It's been over a week and it is still holding up!
 
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