I recently installed an exhaust on my car. Downpipe (thanks Roy) and Cat-back (thanks Dean). I think it might be leaking, cannot tell though. I was an idiot and didnt change the turbo outlet gasket (planning on doing that soon.) So my noob question is will a leak cause damage to my car? Should I not drive it 'till I change the gasket?

Thanks,
Dan

 

I don't think there is anything to worry about unless the leak is so large flames are shooting out.

 

^^^Would be a heck of a picture. Thanks

 

Well I mean my exhaust shoots out a 6ft fireball when I get my turbo nice and warm, doesn't everyones?

 

Your car is special.

 

it will be okay till you get a new gasket.

btw, my exhaust doesn't shoot flames anymore.

 

If your heat shield is off you can *carefully*place your hand near the flange to feel for a small exhaust leak. I reused my gasket a couple times and have no leaks.

 

Sounds like something is wrong with your car, you might want to get that checked out.

 

it's going to be okay till you get your new gasket. sorry the hks downpipe didn't
come with the turbo outlet gasket only came with other gasket. i still got to install
my downpipe

 

really? i think mine does that too sometimes...

also, i dont think it will be a big problem since its after the turbo but you might still want to change out that gasket at your next convienence.

 

sorry mine is only 3 feet. and technically its a triple boom fireball.



aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*

 

Ok, I don't mean to hi-jack the thread but it is downpipe gasket related. Is there a way to remove the turbo w/o unbolting the downpipe?? You know like take out the turbo w/ the downpipe connected. I just put in my downpipe and I'll have to order and install my up-pipe sooner that expected (due to Richard coming to town). THX~!!

 

Thanks guys.

Just ordered my up pipe (helix), now have more motivation to get under the hood and change the gasket. Dang, this modding stuff is firggin' adictive.

 

i definitely agree.

 

I don't think it's possible, besides, you need to take off the downpipe to access a couple of the up-pipe bolts. I wouldn't worry too much about the gasket though, you can reuse them a couple of times.