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Sworn
01-12-2008, 09:49 PM
I have an exhaust leak coming from the front passenger side of my Ranger. What's the best way of finding out exactly where it''s coming from?

Wicked_Sludge
01-13-2008, 12:13 AM
a length of vinyl tubing held to one ear, use the other end to poke around near suspected areas....a leak will be obvious.

Sworn
01-13-2008, 11:00 AM
Thanks.

Mutant Pony
01-13-2008, 11:07 AM
Lightly cap off the tail pipe, The leak will become readily apparent.

ZMan
01-13-2008, 12:07 PM
start it on a nice cold day and look for steam.

Butch2112
01-19-2008, 06:18 PM
Start the truck and then hold it under water rotate it slowly watching for bubbles coming from the exhaust. No wait thats an inner tube never mind. I shouldn't post on 2 hours sleep. hahaha

AllanD
01-20-2008, 02:19 PM
I'll add what Mutant Pony said.

Have a friend try to plug the tailpipe with a rag while you listen iunder the truck

Even a small leak becomes real obvious