Re: [T2] Exhaust Leak noise

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On Wed, 19 Sep 2001, Barbato, Nick wrote:

> Yesterday I was driving my 79 ASI VW and out of nowhere it started making a
> loud "exhaust leak" like noise.  It seemed to lose some power too, and would
> not stay running.  I have not driven it since because I do not want to cause
> any damage.

sounds like maybe a head leak...

hmmmmmm. easy way to check... I guess a compression test should do it real
quick.

what happens is a head is not pulled down tight or some other non seal
issue and the exhaust wears away the metal and soon you have a
"Leak" almost like a little channel carved in the head that allows the
exhaust gas to escape...usually means a new head, possibly a cyl or piston

Bob


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