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Re: Exhaust

To: "Edward N. Burke" <newly@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Exhaust
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 12:14:53 -0700 (PDT)
On Sat, 19 Oct 1996, Edward N. Burke wrote:

> Recently had a new Ansah exhaust installed (mid piece and tailpipe). The 
> front section is a stock mgb.  I notice that I am still getting some 
> exhaust noise and it sounds like it's coming from the engine compartment. 
> Almost sounds like a knocking.  Is this coming from the manifold due to 
> cracks?                                   Newell Burke
>                                             Worcester, Mass.  1973 MGBGT

Just start up your cold engine and feel around the exhaust manifold for
exhaust blowing out.  If it is a big enough leak for you to hear it, you
should be able to feel it.  Very commonly, there is a leak between the
manifold and the exhaust pipe.
 
    Ulix                                                    __/__,__          
.......................................................... (_o____o_).....
                                                           '67 Sprite


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