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What's the best way to find an exhaust leak?


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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?
 


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a length of vinyl tubing held to one ear, use the other end to poke around near suspected areas....a leak will be obvious.
 

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Lightly cap off the tail pipe, The leak will become readily apparent.
 

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start it on a nice cold day and look for steam.
 

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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
 

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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
 

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