It would seem to me that if one of the studs is missing on the head, then that
spot would be a likely cantidate for your exhaust leak.

greg.

Blake Thornton wrote:

> I have an exhaust leak.  In trying to find it, I found that my muffler is
> not supported like I would like it to be.  The brackets that used to be on
> my exhaust pipes (where they connect to the rear two cylinders) have
> broken/rusted off and my muffler is not getting supported very well.
>
> In my frustration in taking the exhaust system off and then putting it
> back on, I talked myself into getting a whole new exhaust system, or at
> least part of one.  When putting my exhaust back on, I put on new gaskets,
> but still have a small leak somewhere. Any thoughts on this?  Will a new
> exhaust system solve both my support issues and help cure my exhaust leak?
>
> Also, my heads have studs on all the exhaust outlets except one.  should I
> put a stud there too?  If so, how do I install a stud?
>
> thanks,
> Blake
> 84 westy
> SLC UT