skinner
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- Aug 27, 2007
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- Age
- 38
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
I'm actually hoping for an exhaust leak. I just got done building this motor, hooking it all up, only to hear a deep yet semi loud tap from one bank.
My first thought was exh manifold leak. But it's not a small one wherever it is(i've heard the ol pressure cooker hairline leaks). Its almost sounds like an old biplane. I'd hate(read:HATE) to tear this ***** back apart though to find out. I put my hand on the valve cover and didn't feel any knocking/tapping at all. I'm HOPING its the manifold or gasket(new gasket btw). Is there a good way to tell? Damn shops around here want 85$ and admittedly would just put a piece of hose on diff parts of the engine to try to tell where its coming from. I've done this, but its too hard to tell. And this isn't my first rodeo. Are there any shops that can do a UV gas test or something to the extent to let me know for sure?
My first thought was exh manifold leak. But it's not a small one wherever it is(i've heard the ol pressure cooker hairline leaks). Its almost sounds like an old biplane. I'd hate(read:HATE) to tear this ***** back apart though to find out. I put my hand on the valve cover and didn't feel any knocking/tapping at all. I'm HOPING its the manifold or gasket(new gasket btw). Is there a good way to tell? Damn shops around here want 85$ and admittedly would just put a piece of hose on diff parts of the engine to try to tell where its coming from. I've done this, but its too hard to tell. And this isn't my first rodeo. Are there any shops that can do a UV gas test or something to the extent to let me know for sure?