Hi all,
So, I've been having a few idling issues with my Sniper system, and have been told to check into exhaust leaks.
I didn't figure I had any, since the system is new and nice and tight, but decided to check anyway.
Was looking up some YouTube videos on how to look for leaks, and found a simple method that consisted of putting the hose from a shop vac's outlet into the exhaust pipe (to pressurize the exhaust system with air), and then spray around everything with soapy water. Works like a charm!
Within seconds, I had bubbles fuming from both manifold to exhaust flanges. They're the ball flange style (and normally require no gasket).
However, I've been cranking down on these for the last 30 - 45 minutes, and they're still bubbling. The nuts are getting cinched down pretty darn tight to where I really gotta give it some oomph with a breaker bar to get another fraction of a turn.
Yet, air is still seeping out and making the soapy water bubble.
Is there tips and tricks to sealing these?
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So, I've been having a few idling issues with my Sniper system, and have been told to check into exhaust leaks.
I didn't figure I had any, since the system is new and nice and tight, but decided to check anyway.
Was looking up some YouTube videos on how to look for leaks, and found a simple method that consisted of putting the hose from a shop vac's outlet into the exhaust pipe (to pressurize the exhaust system with air), and then spray around everything with soapy water. Works like a charm!
Within seconds, I had bubbles fuming from both manifold to exhaust flanges. They're the ball flange style (and normally require no gasket).
However, I've been cranking down on these for the last 30 - 45 minutes, and they're still bubbling. The nuts are getting cinched down pretty darn tight to where I really gotta give it some oomph with a breaker bar to get another fraction of a turn.
Yet, air is still seeping out and making the soapy water bubble.
Is there tips and tricks to sealing these?
