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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 11:53 AM
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Exhaust leak

I have STOCK manifolds on my 302 and I started her up today and poped the hood and on the left side looking at it (really the right side of the car) there was white smoke comming out of the connector. Its where the manifold meets the rest of the exhaust system. And no, its burning collant, its about 5 degrees here so thats why its smoking, it'll stop as usual after abotu 10 mins.

What could be wrong here? I would think maybe a gasket, but im 99% unsure of how to fix it.

It seems like a VERY hard spot to get into, but who knows?

Any ideas?

Thanks guys!

Adam
 
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 12:38 PM
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Go buy the gasket from AZ or Orielleys (sp). Then if u cant do it, take it to a muffler shop they should do it pretty cheap.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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id say get on your back and take a closer look before you go buy gaskets and replace them. i could be wrong but if its were i think you are talking about there is no gasket there. as for learnign how to fix it try to locate a haynes or chilton repair manuel great for home use and explains most of everyhting in your vehical but the trick is you have to know some what about what you are doing in the first place cause some times they leave you high and dry ....the mechanics manuel cost about $150 if you need that
 
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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I would recommend a muffler shop,if its a donut gasket some fords do not have them and a shop can make the repair the right way .
 
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