Has anyone found any bolts backing out of their manifold? I know that there was a problem with these in earlier years, but not the '02. I have an annoying exhaust leak that is only apparent when starting from a dead stop. Most noticeably in a confined area, such as a drive through. I've checked & replaced the gaskets for the y-pipe all the way back and those are fine. My probing efforts bring me higher up towards the manifold.

Thoughts? Tips for checking/tightening?

 

does this leak throw a code

 

No code. I've had this leak ever since I messed with the y-pipe I got from WSP, and later reinstalled the stock pipe. For the longest time, I was focusing my attention on the y-pipe, but I've bretty much determined that its a leak at or near the rear manifold.

 

I think i may have that same leak. but not sure it is kind of hard for me to stick my head in there while the car is running.

 

I know what you're saying. And to have a friend rev the engine correctly while you're under the car is pretty tough. I know how to make it happen while sitting still, but it seems like nobody else can. I'll let you know what I find...

 

I'm now thinking that this may be a valve of some sort. I haven't given up yet! This weekend I'll be taking the inner fenderwell off to access the right side of the engine. In trying to determine when this noise started, I'm thinking it may have been about when I had the UDP installed.

 

keep looking. I am to lazy to check for mine just because i think i wont find it.