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Date:         Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:40:34 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Exhaust leaks and failed tests
Comments: To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CA+az7_4Ex0dBR+ZEkW51ZktN6XgbNrQ5SQ2P6aAWirb5cFCDeQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Great suggestion!


Chris


> Wiadomość napisana przez John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> w dniu 12.06.2018, o godz. 17:18:
> 
> Credit due to the Subaruvanagon list  -  to test your exhaust system for
> leaks set your shop vac to blow instead of suck. With the exhaust system
> cool, tape the Vac hose to the tailpipe, turn on the machine. With the
> exhaust pipe pressurized, and using a spray bottle filled with a dish
> detergent mix, start at the manifolds and spray every connection, all the
> way to the rear. Chances are that you will get bubbles being blown at the
> leaks. Many can be fixed simply by retightening fasteners. Others require
> new gaskets, new pipes, etc. But it's worth the try.
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