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Old 01-02-2011, 10:03 PM
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08 wrx exhaust leak

alright so i just got the new CBE from turboxs for my 08 wrx sedan installed it 2 days ago ...sounds great didnt hear any exhaust leaks...went under the car just to feel around the connection points felt a small leak of air on the connection point from the stock DP to the beginning of the CB..came with new gaskets and bolts... saw little water dripping from the leak as well... is their any suggestions on how to get that leak to stop or how it happening. 2 points on connection wre dripping small amounts of water guess mositure from the exhaust...if anyone can help me i would appreciate it thanks
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Old 01-03-2011, 12:55 PM
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is the txs a full 3" catback? if so you may need the 2.5" to 3" adapter to seal it up.
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definitely check that gasket.
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Maybe the next mod you should invest in is an aftermarket downpipe to match the CB
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