Recommendation to fix up-pipe exhaust leak please
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Recommendation to fix up-pipe exhaust leak please
So apparently the guy that installed my uppipe / downpipe combo did a bad job and now its leaking. Bringing it back to the same guy is probably not a good idea (I actually did try to get him to fix it ... long story... another day). Anyways, I went to a golden auto in daly city / colma area and they quoted me 180! That was a surprise to me.
A friend of mine recommended me to try golden auto in downtown san francisco.
Does anyone have a recommendation?
Thanks in advance!
A friend of mine recommended me to try golden auto in downtown san francisco.
Does anyone have a recommendation?
Thanks in advance!
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What other mods do you have? And what brought you to conclusion that it's leaking? I mean, it is only like what, 8 bolts..
I remember a while back when I installed my uppipe and downpipe [both catless], I tried to boost like an idiot right after. Although it sounded nice, I got no kind of power. Got a tune a couple days later and everything was fine.
I remember a while back when I installed my uppipe and downpipe [both catless], I tried to boost like an idiot right after. Although it sounded nice, I got no kind of power. Got a tune a couple days later and everything was fine.
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I was going to ask what brand up pipe you got. The connecting flange may not be straight as it is a pretty hard thing to do wrong. As long as the gasket is there and you tighten it down properly its almost impossible to screw up.
Also curious as to what lead you to believe it is the dp leaking.
Also curious as to what lead you to believe it is the dp leaking.
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To the OP... I think there used to be a list of shops in the bay... I think one of the best close to you is AutoHQ in Redwood City.
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I have a helix upppipe with a helix downppipe on a cobb stage2 flash. The place where I got the repair quote from jacked up the car and showed me it was leaking from the uppipe area.
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grimmspeed 2x thickness gasket.
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and a can of copper spray and enjoy a leak free exhaust.
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GrimmSpeed
and a can of copper spray and enjoy a leak free exhaust.
Permatex Adhesives & Sealant Solutions - Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket® Hi-Temp Adhesive Sealant 80697
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