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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 01:41 PM
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Hey everybody. Pulled my exhaust off and one bolt in particular was pretty greasy. The whole area looks to have a good coating of grease. I'm hoping this is as simple as a broken cover seal. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks in advance.




 
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 05:16 PM
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Your exhaust hangs from those bolts correct? They're notorious for coming loose and leaking. Gaskets probably fine, clean it up and bolt it back up. Put it on your list of critical fasteners to check periodically. This of course is just my invaluable opinion lol.
 
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Your exhaust hangs from those bolts correct? They're notorious for coming loose and leaking. Gaskets probably fine, clean it up and bolt it back up. Put it on your list of critical fasteners to check periodically. This of course is just my invaluable opinion lol.
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Use a sealer on that bolt, it'll stop the weeping you see, I use High Tack or copper coat. Spray out the holes with Brake Cleaner.
 
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If you can clean the threads inside, blue loctite might solve both problems (leaking and loosening).
 
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