i have an exhaust leak somewhere and i cant tell if its at the header gaskets or collectors. i can hear it but i cant feel it. how should i go about finding it?

 

Cut off a 3-4 ft. piece of old garden hose or heater hose. With the engine running, put one end of the hose to your ear and pass the other end over the exhaust flanges that you want to check. You should be able to hear the leak better with the hose.

 

which headers?

 

get a buddy to help you on this. grab a rag and have him place it over the tail pipe with his hand. the idea is to prevent any exhaust from passing thru his hand. now you trace the exhaust from the rear to front looking for any leaks. if there are no leaks then the vehicle will stall. this is proven method

 

shove a 'tater in the tailpipe... thats what we did in HS LOL...

or just run your hand around the spot where you think there' a leak... you'll find it with your hand..... just dont burn yourself LOL

 

I already did... several times(burned myself not the 'tater method lol). they are shorties any way i got for 50 bucks. i think its leaking at the flanges by the cats. i cant get it to stop. o well.. f**k it im gonna get long tubes.