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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Andy89 on 05 September 2015, 08:33:27
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I have a big exhaust leak between the cat pipe and the manifold on the left side, not long back I changed the gasket, but soon after it started leaking again.
Should I try fitting a new gasket, and use exhaust paste? (didn't try exhaust paste last time)
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Exhaust paste isn't good practice...
I would suggest that either the gasket was damaged/poor quality or something is loose... Not a common place for a leak.
To add... The loose thing could well be engine mounting over exhaust... If the engine is rocking too much it can cause problems.
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Remove downpipe, clean both surfaces, apply a smear of silicone to both sides or gasket, refit using new, m10 nuts and spring washers, never leak again :y
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Remove downpipe, clean both surfaces, apply a smear of silicone to both sides or gasket, refit using new, m10 nuts and spring washers, never leak again :y
Silicone can damage O2 sensors ;)
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There shouldn't be a need to use any paste on the gasket between head and exhaust manifold. If it has been used in the past then traces of the old paste & gasket may cause a leak by preventing the manifold sitting flat on the head.
The usual cause of exhaust leaks on 4 cylinder Omegas is the flexi connection on the downpipe.
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Remove downpipe, clean both surfaces, apply a smear of silicone to both sides or gasket, refit using new, m10 nuts and spring washers, never leak again :y
Silicone can damage O2 sensors ;)
Of the years, I fitted systems, and the 8 omega's, plus other cars ive owned, never had an issue, also read carefully, also use automotive sealent, black gm goo works, too.