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How do I find and Fix a bad exhaust leak? by FieroGT-987
Started on: 07-03-2013 12:33 AM
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I have a 1987 Fiero GT and it has a very bad exhast leak. I cannot seem to find where it is. Should I take it to a muffler shop and see if they can find and fix it? It might be by the manifold im guessing..? How much does this usually cost? Am i better off just replacing the whole exhast system and/or manifold? Thanks i appreciate it!
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Report this Post07-03-2013 12:39 AM Click Here to See the Profile for msrservicesClick Here to visit msrservices's HomePageSend a Private Message to msrservicesEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
You can take it to a muffler shop, and they should be able to at least find the problem.


Check the manifold near the firewall. I just had to replace that on my '87 GT.

If the manifold is cracked, it may be expensive to have the muffler shop to replace it.
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Report this Post07-03-2013 03:30 AM Click Here to See the Profile for mitchjl22Send a Private Message to mitchjl22Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
This is sometimes the cause.

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I agree with Mitch. I had my manifold gaskets blow out on me not to long ago, and if it is them, I'd change them both at the same time. If one blows the other is about to.
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Report this Post07-03-2013 05:28 AM Click Here to See the Profile for AustralianClick Here to visit Australian's HomePageSend a Private Message to AustralianEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by msrservices:

Check the manifold near the firewall. I just had to replace that on my '87 GT.



I have replaced mine 2x
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Report this Post07-03-2013 07:59 AM Click Here to See the Profile for jaskispyderSend a Private Message to jaskispyderEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Yup... could be a broken manifold, broken bolt(s) or bad exhaust gasket.

Pain to change, sometimes. I had to pull the heads as I had bolts break.
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Check this out. These are $0.19 gaskets for a VW that fit great and are a lot less than $25 at the part store. For 6 delivered to my door, it cost me a grand total of $3.33

$0.19 EDIT: Rockauto part BECK/ARNLEY - 0396098


$24.99

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Report this Post07-04-2013 01:09 AM Click Here to See the Profile for armosSend a Private Message to armosEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
If you suck some Seafoam into a vacuum port, let it sit then start it back up, the smoke can reveal the leak.
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