New Exhaust Burning? Scared to drive.
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New Exhaust Burning? Scared to drive.
Hey, I just installed my performance curve/flowmaster catback today and after taking a short cruise I smelt something burning so I look under my car and the pipe has smoke coming from it. I immediately turned off the xj. Not sure what this could be...anyhelp? Thanks, Rob
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I think it is close to it but its coming from the pipe itself and all sections not the muffler though, I was thinking that it could be because its residue from the exhaust and its just being broken in?
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I've had a few exhaust systems do that when I first install them, I've always been told that it was the grease from your hands, and chemical treating they use on the pipe burning off
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Tommorow before I leave in the morning I will let it idle for a while and check the pipe while its running, I just dont want any fires lol..
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I just installed the same exhaust a week or so ago and it smelled for about 3-4 days no major worries, at least on my end but still make sure nothing is rubbing on the exhaust, doesn't hurt to double check
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I could be wrong but, it could just be the "new" burning off. Whenever we get new cars in at the dealership, they get a run to the gas station (about 3 miles away) after the initial inspection and always come back smelling like burnt metal
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Originally Posted by 98_XJ Sport
I know I get smoke from my exhaust because my rear main seal drops onto the pipe.
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Ok, thanks you guys have calmed me down alot, im not very nervous anymore and feel like it is pretty normal now, thanks alot!!!, Rob