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If you take a look at that link, you'll see that the horns are held on with the rings and springs (the springs push the rings out to make a tight seal).It definitely SOUNDS like its leaking. As for testing it, I haven't. Could it just be that the gasket is blown completely out? Is there even a gasket? Maybe the ring and spring gone? I'm basically flying blind here and any help is way appreciated.
You might be able to remove that horn without removing the rest of the manifold, but I would not recommend it. Maybe others would/have done it and can post up to discount my assessment.OK. I think I see whats happening now. Can the front horn be removed without removing the entire manifold? I dread the thought of dealing with that pasta salad of vacuum lines sitting in there.
I dread the thought of dealing with that pasta salad of vacuum lines sitting in there.
Alright. I identified an exhaust leak at the j-pipe gasket last winter...on a sub-0 morning, I saw the vapor puffing out of the gasket...but I don't recommend this method for identifying an exhaust leak...much better to live in a warmer climate!!I'll take your advice then. I'll first try to nail down any other possible leaks and if I can't find them there, I'll tackle removing the manifold. Thanks for all your help Slow Left. The only reason I noticed that gap is that I thought I heard a leak and when I popped the hood, there it was,
so I assumed that was the problem.
You can download soft copies here:I didn't get any service manuals when i bought it. Just a Haynes manual.
That gap looks more or less about the same size gap I have in the front horn on my exhaust manifold...and I just got done installing new rings and springs...so again, I'd look for further confirmation (like a smoke test) for where your expected exhaust leak is coming from...The only reason I noticed that gap is that I thought I heard a leak and when I popped the hood, there it was, so I assumed that was the problem.
Alright! Good luck!You've been a great help actually. And thanks for the links to the manuals too.
The only reason I noticed that gap is that I thought I heard a leak and when I popped the hood, there it was, so I assumed that was the problem.
Holy crap. I seem to have stepped off into an actual community that likes to help the noobs. Now I feel much more confident about tearing into my Cruiser. Thanks for all the help and info guys.