Got ran off the road...

[lodhammerdin]

So, the other night, I got ran off the road. Guy appeared to be texting an was coming head on at me into my lane and when I swerved, I hit the edge of one of those little concrete pads that they put street lights onto with my passenger side chamber. Thankfully, the dammage was all to the exhaust (or so I thought).
Over the weekend, my buddy and I repaired the hole as bet we could. We used a blow torch to heat the hole in the chamber and pulled it back into place the best we could and welded it closed. thought that was the only problem but after re installing everything, I find that I still have an exhaust leak coming from what sound like the headers where they meet the block. My question is, what would be the easiest way to check this and will I need to drop the motor (a little or all the way)? Any help or insight on this matter will help. Thanks.

 

[gnatsumarboc03]

So let's be honest was it you or him texting? Just kidding lol, but seriously I would jack the car up, or let an exhaust shop look it over good before dropping the motor etc. What tells you its coming from the block/header?

 

[Rich'sTRsvt]

There is an exhaust gasket on the passenger side between the manifold and h pipe that could have gone bad.

 

[Tractionless1]

Had the like happen to me a month ago but I was on a motorcycle, same happened to a buddy of mine 2 days ago on a bike as well. Stay on your toes y'all.

 

[hotcobra03]

Use a stethoscope with rubber hose. .

 

[lodhammerdin]

So let's be honest was it you or him texting? Just kidding lol, but seriously I would jack the car up, or let an exhaust shop look it over good before dropping the motor etc. What tells you its coming from the block/header?

To be honest,, I NEVER text and drive, I lost my mom, dad, and 18yr old brother to a 16yr old girl who was texting (multiple witnesses saw here texting and swerving all over the road). She's was just fine though.

What tells me that its coming from the block/ header area is from where the noise is coming from. I have loosened and tightened everything exhaust related but I cant get to the header bolts. So logic would tell me thats the culprit/next-best-place to look.

 

[lodhammerdin]

Use a stethoscope with rubber hose. .

Could you please elaborate...?

 

[lodhammerdin]

There is an exhaust gasket on the passenger side between the manifold and h pipe that could have gone bad.

I will have to check that then, I was un-aware of this although do you think its possible this is the issue being that it wasnt like that before the incdent but it is that way now?

 

[Rich'sTRsvt]

It is very possible, I had a leak there without having my exhaust tweaked.

 

[Zemedici]

may have just tweaked the header a bit, put the car on the lift and see if you can push the header tighter toward the block.

Sorry about your family, man.

 

[hotcobra03]

Could you please elaborate...?

Attach a metal coat hanger to hose for hard to reach areas...you will hear the slightest leak very loud...

 

[Posi]

To be honest,, I NEVER text and drive, I lost my mom, dad, and 18yr old brother to a 16yr old girl who was texting (multiple witnesses saw here texting and swerving all over the road). She's was just fine though.

Important thing first because I happened to click on your thread.

Sorry for the loss of your loved ones. Prayer sent your way.

And good luck with your car hope it's something minor.

 

[lodhammerdin]

Important thing first because I happened to click on your thread.

Sorry for the loss of your loved ones. Prayer sent your way.

And good luck with your car hope it's something minor.

may have just tweaked the header a bit, put the car on the lift and see if you can push the header tighter toward the block.

Sorry about your family, man.

Thanks, It's greatly appreciated.

I Will be working on my car this weekend and get back to you guys. Thanks for the help.

 

[lodhammerdin]

Attach a metal coat hanger to hose for hard to reach areas...you will hear the slightest leak very loud...

Ahh, I see. I will giive this a shot first. Thanks.

 

[MeanO3]

My best advice would be to jack the car up enough to get under it and grab like a small piece of paper and light it on fire where its giving on some good smoke. Make sure the smoke gets up to where the headers are and see where it gets pulled in at. Opportune scenario would be a smoke machine but desperate times caused me to use paper and fire. Works well. It should get sucked in to where the leak is.

 

[gnatsumarboc03]

To be honest,, I NEVER text and drive, I lost my mom, dad, and 18yr old brother to a 16yr old girl who was texting (multiple witnesses saw here texting and swerving all over the road). She's was just fine though.

What tells me that its coming from the block/ header area is from where the noise is coming from. I have loosened and tightened everything exhaust related but I cant get to the header bolts. So logic would tell me thats the culprit/next-best-place to look.

Sorry to hear about that man :nonono: Well hopefully this fix is simple and easy. I just ripped one my exhaust bolts completely off due to car being so low.

Attach a metal coat hanger to hose for hard to reach areas...you will hear the slightest leak very loud...

Lol awesome

 

[specizripn]

Wow thats a total bummer man, hopefully you get it taken care of this weekend. You and your family will be in my prayers