up pipe leaks trouble
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Got the bellowed up pipes from bwd and installed them this afternoon. I really don't notice any difference in performance(still feels very slow) and hear the same little ticking noise. I checked the manifolds as good as i could and didn't see any noticable leaks. any suggestions? also added a 10k mod which gave a little extra hp
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I going to start the cleaning process of the tube but didn't have any wrenches small enough. Plus don't have any weedeater cable. I might try replacing drivers side manifold gasket. I saw a little soot at the edge of the manifold.
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Originally Posted by alstieg
I going to start the cleaning process of the tube but didn't have any wrenches small enough. Plus don't have any weedeater cable. I might try replacing drivers side manifold gasket. I saw a little soot at the edge of the manifold.
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Originally Posted by alstieg
I going to start the cleaning process of the tube but didn't have any wrenches small enough. Plus don't have any weedeater cable. I might try replacing drivers side manifold gasket. I saw a little soot at the edge of the manifold.
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Originally Posted by MTDewX
with all this up-pipe changing. do the manafolds need changing or will they last for a while?
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thanks tenn, I bought a set of manifold gaskets thinking i needed them, but first I just pulled the drivers side fender wall plastic out. tightened the 3 rear bolts and I was amazed, they were loose! I gave 1 bolt a least a couple turns. I also cleaned my backpressure valve & tube. Not sure which one gave me the fix, but this now feels like I have a 80 hp chip! Its night and day difference in performance. now i'll have to see if my mileage goes back up...
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