Re: Exhaust Leak

[nickdukes@juno.com (Nick Dukes)]

The exhaust that leaks out is displaced by 'clean' air which means your
o2 sensor is getting a false reading resulting in some power loss.  Dont
let it go on leaking too long.  At least get a shop to pinpoint the leak,
it might not be so bad.  Remember, just cause you take it in doesnt mean
you have to have it fixed.

Racer X

On Wed, 9 Dec 1998 21:02:10 EST CAPTIANBR@aol.com writes:
>Hello all, I am new to this email and was wondering if anyone out 
>there could
>give me some advise bout my 86 16v.  I have an exhaust leak in the 
>spring
>flange thing on the top of the downpipe that connects to the manifold. 
> Am I
>loosing any performance from not fixing the leak, or would it be 
>better just
>to leave it alone?  Am I causing any harm to the engine by not getting 
>it
>fixed?  The engine seems to be running very smooth except for a slight 
>miss
>while ideling which I attribute to the leak.  I am a student (Broke) 
>and would
>rather just leave it like it is because the downpipe is just way too
>expensive. Thanks for your help.
>
>Brian 
>86 16v red Scirocco
>(did I do that right)
>
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