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Joe K · 03-27-2015, 05:47 PM

I've had the "elusive crack" give a similar indication. NOTHING I did to the manifold would solve the exhaust leak. New gaskets, doubling up, BETTER gaskets. All FAIL.

I dribbled engine oil ALL over the exhaust manifold. Voila - like a soap test - bubbles.

The cracks were multitudinous and general. When the manifold was removed from the car and struck with a hammer, it fell easily into several pieces.

One doesn't usually see oil "bubble." Hot must help.

Joe K

03-27-2015, 05:47 PM	#4
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Persistent Exhaust Leak - Help I've had the "elusive crack" give a similar indication. NOTHING I did to the manifold would solve the exhaust leak. New gaskets, doubling up, BETTER gaskets. All FAIL. I dribbled engine oil ALL over the exhaust manifold. Voila - like a soap test - bubbles. The cracks were multitudinous and general. When the manifold was removed from the car and struck with a hammer, it fell easily into several pieces. One doesn't usually see oil "bubble." Hot must help. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.