sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole

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sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole

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hi all have dw8 xsara when drive trough a build up area i can hear what sound like a slight exhaust leak so took car to garage they said they found nothing,so i jack it up and took a look myself same result. any ideas? cat? thanks for looking sean
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Re: sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole

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Hi Sean

Get someone to block the end of the exhaust while you listen undrneath.

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if its mainly on acceleration it is probably the manifold to down pipe joint as this is spring loaded, so when engine under load this can open a bit,

whilst stationary with engine on tick over you might not find a leak,

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ok lads will have a better look ya its only when you put the shoe down as always spot on thanks a mill sean
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It could be a partial blockage ,keep an eye on it ,is it down on power?
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no i cant say i noticed anything i opened the clamp at the back box nothing came out. i have a look around the cat and manafold today thanks
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sean86 wrote:ok lads will have a better look ya its only when you put the shoe down as always spot on thanks a mill sean
i would just get an manifold to down pipe fitting kit as it will require new springs and sealing ring,
but mind you dont buy a cheap kit as they realy need the better woven wire sealing ring/gasket,

GSF used to sell the kits

it could also mean your engine mounts are week allowing the engine to tilt more that its ment to

regards malcolm
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