Exhaust leak...BADDDD!!!

[ETAModel]

Originally Posted by alexiskai

They do sell a padded version of the tailpipe clamp if yours rattles.

How would I know if something rattles??? I have to shout to be heard at 45 MPH. I think EVERYTHING Rattles!!!

[old31]

Originally Posted by 1crosscut

You might not need to get the additional gasket. Most A's don't have them installed.

Take it loose from the exhaust manifold and clean the mating surfaces well. Then place a floor jack under the muffler and jack it up so it mates with the manifold. Adjust it so it lines up well. If your muffler flange has a ripple or bend in it you can take a small ball peen hammer and form the muffler flange to the exhaust manifold for a better fit.

While keeping things lined up carefully lower the jack just enough so you can apply a thin bead of muffler cement to the muffler flange. Jack the muffler back into place and install the muffler clamp. Allow the cement to dry for a day before starting.

Having a friend help run the jack while you keep things lined up is a plus.
Also loosening the tail pipe clamp and extra little bit while doing this can help.

This is exactly how I do it. I have had good luck with Permatex.

https://www.permatex.com/products/ga...-gasket-maker/

[Garwood]

Originally Posted by ETAModel

How would I know if something rattles??? I have to shout to be heard at 45 MPH. I think EVERYTHING Rattles!!!

I hear you (pun intended). My truck sounds like a locomotive and rattles enough that I keep rechecking the doors to make sure they are closed.



Last weekend I took a '30 5 window coupe for a spin that someone is thinking about selling. WOW, what a huge difference. Now my wife wants me to get rid of the truck and buy the coupe. "What honey, I can't have both?"