Leaky pipes

RepsolRoss · 06-30-2011, 08:31 AM

I installed my Cobra Swepts last week. Seems I've got a leak at the front cylinder. I can hear the leak on the highway while wearing a full face helmet, it blows out a flame of a grill lighter when placed near the connection point and my exhaust is popping like hell.

Picked up a couple new exhaust gaskets yesterday from the dealership. $13.99 each, ouch, but hopefully it clears it all up. I gambled on not replacing them when I installed the Cobras. Guess I crapped out.

Would anyone with a service manual mind quoting the torque value on the header nuts?

Thanks!

QbanFury · 06-30-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RepsolRoss

I installed my Cobra Swepts last week. Seems I've got a leak at the front cylinder. I can hear the leak on the highway while wearing a full face helmet, it blows out a flame of a grill lighter when placed near the connection point and my exhaust is popping like hell.

Picked up a couple new exhaust gaskets yesterday from the dealership. $13.99 each, ouch, but hopefully it clears it all up. I gambled on not replacing them when I installed the Cobras. Guess I crapped out.

Would anyone with a service manual mind quoting the torque value on the header nuts?

Thanks!

If I remember right it's 17 Foot Pound.

mental · 06-30-2011, 09:17 AM

Also, go to the FAQs and look for link to EASY EXHAUST GASKET REMOVAL.

RepsolRoss · 06-30-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mental

Also, go to the FAQs and look for link to EASY EXHAUST GASKET REMOVAL.

Definitely took note of this yesterday! Excellent tip, invaluable!

va_bank · 06-30-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RepsolRoss

Definitely took note of this yesterday! Excellent tip, invaluable!

While you are at it, check and make sure that you didn't accidentally back out the threaded post that pipes attach to. If it comes out a little it becomes longer making it impossible to properly tighten down the pipe even though the nut will fully tighten.

va_bank · 06-30-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by QbanFury

If I remember right it's 17 Foot Pound.

Confirmed, as per service manual.

460brevill · 06-30-2011, 02:06 PM

never change exhaust without new gaskets.good insurance.