I recently had a down pipe put pn my 94 fd, but unfortunately one of the bolt that holds the factory pipe broke. The new pipe is one, but i only have three nuts and bolts holding it on. I thinks it is already starting to come loose because i hear a rattle when i start the car and some exhaust is coming out of the downpipe into the engine bay. What do i need to do and what part do i need to buy Please help!!!!


Also, I am getting a whitish smoke from my car when i start it up it i have not driven it in a while, is that a coolant leak? I need help here too. THanks for any support that you can give me.

 

There is info on this thread that will help you:

http://www.nopistons.com/forums/inde...&f=10&t=12254&

 

So you thought it would be OK to bolt up the downpipe using 3 bolts?? Take your car to a competent mechanic. He will probably tell you that the turbos will have to come off to repair the broken bolt. Be prepared to pay at least $400.

 

well.............. i new it would niot last long but i did not have the money to get it fixed properly........i have not really been driving the car. My mechanic told the same thing.but i just wanted another opinion..

 

Why did my car blow whitish smoke when i first started.............before i touched the down pipe....... what kind of leak is happening......what do i need to do or look at.......is a coolant related?

 

White or smoke is usually turbo related. A little bit of steam on start up is very common. A ton of steam on start up may be cause for concern. Does this "smoke" smell sweet, like coolant? Does your car use coolant? If it does, there is your answer.

Jeff