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exhaust leak. risk of burnt valve?

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Old 03-16-2007, 04:25 PM
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Default exhaust leak. risk of burnt valve?

hey guys i have an exhaust leak and was wondering how big of a risk i am taking by driving it. im not sure where the leak is at. sounds loud around the header. (ticking sound)
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Old 03-16-2007, 07:29 PM
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if its at the bottom of the header there is a risk

if its where the head meets the header there is a significant risk
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Old 03-16-2007, 07:32 PM
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why bother posting this bull****.... just replace the gasket
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Old 03-16-2007, 07:42 PM
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hah, right.[8D]
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