Running with leaking DP

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01-31-08, 10:31 AM

one600

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Running with leaking DP

My Dp has an exhaust leak and is getting worst, besides from the **** sound, will any further harm be done if I continue running like this?

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01-31-08, 10:55 AM

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Probably not, unless the leaking exhaust sets something on fire...

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01-31-08, 11:18 AM

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Where is it leaking, at the connecting flange area? I had a leak between the Dp and Mid pipe. Used double gaskets and torqued it down, runs great.

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01-31-08, 11:20 AM

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what sound do you hear?

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02-01-08, 12:56 PM

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the dp is leaking from where the flange meets the turbo. Its not that bad yet but is getting worst as days go on. The problem is I have 4 inch SMB DP on RHD car and its so big you cant even get ring spanners around the bolt... :S

I will probly buy some of the exhaust sealant stuff and put a lot around the flange. Just wanted to make sure its not bad to run with it like that.

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02-01-08, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by one600

I will probly buy some of the exhaust sealant stuff and put a lot around the flange. Just wanted to make sure its not bad to run with it like that.

Thanks

While the exhaust sealant probably won't hurt anything, it will almost certainly not last worth a darn. IMO, that's a waste of time. You need to fix it properly.

Dave

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