Leaking X-pipe....

Firemanz · 07-08-2004, 09:21 PM

Sounds like it's coming from the front driver's side but I can't really tell. I tried getting under the car and listening for it while the wife hit the gas but it's so loud I can't hear the ticking.

Everything was super tight on both sides and the gasket was good when we did the passg. side, WTF? Any words of wisdom or should I just take it to someone?

**bighoss88lx** · 07-08-2004, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Firemanz

Sounds like it's coming from the front driver's side but I can't really tell. I tried getting under the car and listening for it while the wife hit the gas but it's so loud I can't hear the ticking.

Everything was super tight on both sides and the gasket was good when we did the passg. side, WTF? Any words of wisdom or should I just take it to someone?

After new exhaust componets are installed and heat up and cool down it causes expansion and recession. You MUST retighten all of the connections to insure no leaks.

Firemanz · 07-08-2004, 09:49 PM

I went under there and tried to tighten everything, everything was tight as can be. Should I give it a couple of days and try again or maybe get some liquid gasket?

**bighoss88lx** · 07-08-2004, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Firemanz

I went under there and tried to tighten everything, everything was tight as can be. Should I give it a couple of days and try again or maybe get some liquid gasket?

Don't try any type of leak fixer's. The ball connection should seal perfect on there own unless there alignment is questionable or there damaged.

Jugador · 07-08-2004, 10:45 PM

well i know when i had an exhaust leak i could hear it every time i drove next to another car, be it parked, in motion, whatever as long as it was fairly close. just a suggestion

eh i was only really paying attention to the part where you couldn't hear it from under the car...if you know you have one, i have no advice...lol

freni322 · 07-08-2004, 11:41 PM

I installed my exhaust, had everything as tight as can be. Ended up with exhaust leak as well so I just took it to Alamo Performance and they machine tightened it all up for me for $10.00, can't beat that.

larry03gt · 07-08-2004, 11:47 PM

Ha!!! You know It's not the passenger side because I'm the Man!!!! :woot:

let it cool off all the way then try retighting see if that works.

Scottyboy · 07-09-2004, 06:26 AM

Try loosening it up and then when you retighten it, be vary careful to do each nut the same amount of turns, otherwise it will end up crooked. Did you get a CEL?

Firemanz · 07-09-2004, 07:22 AM

Scott, what's a CEL?

Larry, what ya doing Monday?

Hammered · 07-09-2004, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Firemanz

Scott, what's a CEL?

Larry, what ya doing Monday?

Check Engine Light

2k4mk1 · 07-09-2004, 09:16 AM

Lawrene,
I had this prob when I put my X pipe on. The pass side pipe has a ridge and the manifold has a recession it fits in. Mine was tight but still leaking. I loosened it a tad and pushed the pipe over and it popped in to the groove and the leak went bye bye.
Most likely this is where it is coming from.

Firemanz · 07-09-2004, 11:11 AM

I'll try that Monday, thanks Don.

Scott, no lights.

ZYMACH1 · 07-09-2004, 12:25 PM

Did u put the stock gasket back on, or the one that came w/ the x...?

Firemanz · 07-09-2004, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYMACH1

Did u put the stock gasket back on, or the one that came w/ the x...?

Stock one stayed there. It still looked good....the x didn't come with one because I bought it used.

Allnuts · 07-09-2004, 06:56 PM

Did you make sure there wasn't any cracks on the exhaust pipes near the flanges? I have that luck with mustangs on the passenger side.

Firemanz · 07-09-2004, 06:59 PM

Yep...

freni322 · 07-09-2004, 11:47 PM

If you want..... I will just drive the car around town for....... a couple of months....... and help you determing where this leak is coming from.....

Hammered · 07-13-2004, 12:05 PM

Its fixed now right?

Firemanz · 07-13-2004, 12:08 PM

Nope, Larry and I tried finding the leak on it yesterday and found where a weld is coming loose on the muffler itself. I have to take it to the dealer and see if they'll replace or repair the muffler.

Taking it 1st thing Thursday morning....

Hammered · 07-13-2004, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Firemanz

Nope, Larry and I tried finding the leak on it yesterday and found where a weld is coming loose on the muffler itself. I have to take it to the dealer and see if they'll replace or repair the muffler.

Taking it 1st thing Thursday morning....

Cool...I think you can go to like a midas and they will use the sniffer to find it

07-08-2004, 09:21 PM	#1
Firemanz Swimming in a sea of anxiety... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S.A., TX Posts: 6,277 Trader Rating: (0)	Leaking X-pipe.... Sounds like it's coming from the front driver's side but I can't really tell. I tried getting under the car and listening for it while the wife hit the gas but it's so loud I can't hear the ticking. Everything was super tight on both sides and the gasket was good when we did the passg. side, WTF? Any words of wisdom or should I just take it to someone? __________________ 2003 Redfire Roush Stage II #6395 377.5hp/ 372.9tq@ 8psi Small vid of blower <----Click for mods....

07-08-2004, 10:45 PM	#5
Jugador Unregistered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond Posts: 420 Trader Rating: (0)	well i know when i had an exhaust leak i could hear it every time i drove next to another car, be it parked, in motion, whatever as long as it was fairly close. just a suggestion eh i was only really paying attention to the part where you couldn't hear it from under the car...if you know you have one, i have no advice...lol __________________ 2.3t ownz all LOL jk

07-08-2004, 11:47 PM	#7
larry03gt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,798 Trader Rating: (0)	Ha!!! You know It's not the passenger side because I'm the Man!!!! :woot: let it cool off all the way then try retighting see if that works. __________________ :larry03gt :larry03gt :larry03gt :larry03gt :larry03gt :larry03gt :larry03gt

07-09-2004, 07:22 AM	#9
Firemanz Swimming in a sea of anxiety... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S.A., TX Posts: 6,277 Trader Rating: (0)	Scott, what's a CEL? Larry, what ya doing Monday? __________________ 2003 Redfire Roush Stage II #6395 377.5hp/ 372.9tq@ 8psi Small vid of blower <----Click for mods....

07-09-2004, 09:16 AM	#11
2k4mk1 My name is ED,My mom calls me special,I dont know why? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 6,224 Trader Rating: (2)	Lawrene, I had this prob when I put my X pipe on. The pass side pipe has a ridge and the manifold has a recession it fits in. Mine was tight but still leaking. I loosened it a tad and pushed the pipe over and it popped in to the groove and the leak went bye bye. Most likely this is where it is coming from. __________________ 04 Oxford White MACH1,5 SPD with IUP,K&NAircharger Borla Stingers,SLP Catted X pipe,Tri-ax,SCT Flashtune,Max Mtr Spt 4 bolt adj C/C plates, Drilled/Slotted rotors all 4 corners 281 rwhp on Mustang Dyno,306 rwhp on a Dynojet 94 Black Lightning Daily Driver&85GT FACH1 Project under construction

07-08-2004, 09:49 PM	#3
Firemanz Swimming in a sea of anxiety... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S.A., TX Posts: 6,277 Trader Rating: (0)	I went under there and tried to tighten everything, everything was tight as can be. Should I give it a couple of days and try again or maybe get some liquid gasket?

07-08-2004, 11:41 PM	#6
freni322 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 538 Trader Rating: (0)	I installed my exhaust, had everything as tight as can be. Ended up with exhaust leak as well so I just took it to Alamo Performance and they machine tightened it all up for me for $10.00, can't beat that.

07-09-2004, 06:26 AM	#8
Scottyboy Man law? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Converse Posts: 4,529 Trader Rating: (1)	Try loosening it up and then when you retighten it, be vary careful to do each nut the same amount of turns, otherwise it will end up crooked. Did you get a CEL?

07-09-2004, 11:11 AM	#12
Firemanz Swimming in a sea of anxiety... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S.A., TX Posts: 6,277 Trader Rating: (0)	I'll try that Monday, thanks Don. Scott, no lights.

07-09-2004, 12:25 PM	#13
ZYMACH1 MY GF SAIDS I'M BORING Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX Posts: 1,646 Trader Rating: (0)	Did u put the stock gasket back on, or the one that came w/ the x...? __________________ 03 ZINC YELLOW MACH 1 RIP MODS: 4.10's K&N Aircharger MAC UCA's & LCA's MAC O/R X Spintech Mufflers Superchips Microtuner Yeah it's automatic NEW RIDE 2004 TORRID RED GTO MODS: XPIPE DYNOMAX BULLETS HSW 150 SHOT NITTO DRAGS FAST INTAKE TUNE CAM AND NO, IT'S A 6-SPEED

07-09-2004, 06:56 PM	#15
Allnuts LoneStarStangs Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio,Tx Posts: 704 Trader Rating: (-1)	Did you make sure there wasn't any cracks on the exhaust pipes near the flanges? I have that luck with mustangs on the passenger side.

07-09-2004, 06:59 PM	#16
Firemanz Swimming in a sea of anxiety... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S.A., TX Posts: 6,277 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep...

07-09-2004, 11:47 PM	#17
freni322 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 538 Trader Rating: (0)	If you want..... I will just drive the car around town for....... a couple of months....... and help you determing where this leak is coming from.....

07-13-2004, 12:05 PM	#18
Hammered "The Hitman" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Leavekawkbref! Posts: 3,416 Trader Rating: (0)	Its fixed now right? __________________ Racing in a honda is a lot like the Special Olympics Even if you win, you're still retarded

07-13-2004, 12:08 PM	#19
Firemanz Swimming in a sea of anxiety... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S.A., TX Posts: 6,277 Trader Rating: (0)	Nope, Larry and I tried finding the leak on it yesterday and found where a weld is coming loose on the muffler itself. I have to take it to the dealer and see if they'll replace or repair the muffler. Taking it 1st thing Thursday morning....

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