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10-08-2009, 07:26 PM
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another problem
 Problems one after another I never put exhaust on because the paint guy (that did not finish the job on my truck) wanted me to leave them off. So I never heard the truck run except without pipes so that is why I have this question today. I replaced my old exhaust manifold with new after market one and they have two holes in the middle (see picture) that I did not notice but they go all the way though. I had new exhaust put on today and they are leaking greatly. They do not go into my head so I need to plug them but I am not sure with what. Is this normal or what? I was wondering if they sell plugs for this type of problem or if a certain bolt is necessary with using lock tight would do. One thing after another I wonder if I will ever get this truck on the road! |
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10-08-2009, 07:45 PM
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What?
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Re: another problem
Those just look like smog port holes.
I plug em with flush pipe plugs that have an allen head. I've never had to use locktite, just some anti seize and all was good.
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10-08-2009, 07:52 PM
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Re: another problem
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10-08-2009, 07:54 PM
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huh?
 
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Re: another problem
Yep, agree completely. They're smog tube holes. Just run pipe plugs with anti-seize and you'll be good to go.
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10-08-2009, 07:58 PM
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Re: another problem
I would run pipe plugs, look nicer than other types of plugs and will fit flush.
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10-09-2009, 08:59 AM
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Re: another problem
do you know what size? Where is the best place to look for these?
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10-09-2009, 09:10 AM
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Re: another problem
hardeware store// use ruler measure for size
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10-09-2009, 10:23 AM
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Re: another problem
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I think they take a 3/8" pipe plug. LockDoc
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10-09-2009, 06:26 PM
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Re: another problem
I got the plugs at my country Ace Hardware store and they are all plugged. I found out the holes are for the factory air emissions tubes. You would think they would plug them before the mail them out. Anyway I have it the manifold plugged and my new exhaust sound pretty good.
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