Step | Action | Value | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Check for leakage at the exhaust component joints. Are the joints leaking? | -- | ||
2 |
Has the leakage stopped? | -- | System OK | |
3 |
Are there any incorrectly installed or misaligned components? | -- | ||
4 |
Has the leakage stopped? | -- | System OK | |
5 | Check for a cracked exhaust manifold. Is the exhaust manifold cracked? | -- | ||
6 | Replace the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement or Exhaust Manifold Replacement . Has the leakage stopped? | -- | System OK | |
7 | Check for leakage between the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head. Is there leakage between the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold? | -- | ||
8 | Tighten the exhaust manifold to cylinder head bolts to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Has the leakage stopped? | -- | System OK | |
9 | Check for damaged seals or packings. Are the seals or packings leaking? | -- | ||
10 | Replace the seals or packings as necessary. Has the leakage stopped? | -- | System OK | |
11 | Check for burned out or rusted exhaust pipes. Are the exhaust pipes burned out or rusted? | -- | ||
12 | Replace the exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement or Catalytic Converter Replacement . Has the leakage stopped? | -- | System OK | |
13 | Check for a rusted out muffler. Is the muffler rusted out? | -- | ||
14 | Replace the muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement Has the leakage stopped? | -- | System OK | |
15 |
Are the hangers or brackets loose or broken? | -- | System OK | |
16 | Repair or replace hangers or brackets as necessary. Has the leakage stopped? | -- | System OK |
