Exhaust blowing ! But Where?
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Exhaust blowing ! But Where?
It had a full system fitted just before i bought it, so last night took it all apart and while off, fitted a new manifold gasket cos I thought it might have been that but NO!
The ONLY other place I can think of is where the cast 4 branch fits to the head but it doesnt sound like it's comin from there.
Do MK1's just sound like this cos I really cant find anywhere alse it can be possibly blowing from !
Sorry for the NEWB question !
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Have a look at the two branch pipe. There is a seal where it joins to the single pipe - this is known to fail - and have a look at the two brancher - I had a fail on mine - easy replacement and readily available from GSF - can be difficult to spot.
If you have a spare set of hands, get one person to stuff a rag into the tail pipe whilst you look for the leak - you'll soon find it
MP
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What kinda seal tho os it's a male/female joint, cant see how any air could leak outa that and cant think what kinda gasket/seal would be there :dontknow:
I shall report further once I've had a gander !
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For an extra couple of quid get yourself a new clamp 48.5mm GSF part no 28285 VW part No 871-253-143 "exhaust clamp" -
Let us all know how you get on
MP
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I'll let you know!
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KEEP SMILIN
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start the engine then have someone hold a rag over the tail pipe while you have a look.
with the tail pipe blocked the leak will get real loud and a lot easier to find.
if first you dont succeed. read the instructions.
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