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Nov 12, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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What would cause the exhaust noise to start to sound like a open header is being run. Any ideas on this thanks
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Most likely an exhaust leak at the header.
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Would it be leaking due to a bad flange gasket?
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Or the header is cracked. If it's the original, more then likely it's cast iron
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No i replaced the header about a year ago so its not stock ill try the gasket first
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