> 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.

Good point, I guess I didn't explain myself well.  There is no stud there,
so I use a bolt, so the exhaust is bolted on, its just not on a stud.

blake

>
> 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
>