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Subject:Re: Exhaust leaks and failed tests
From:Chris S
Date:Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:40:34 -0400

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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