Jump to content

Maximum Beating On An Engine With A Leak?


Recommended Posts

my 5.3 has a pinhole size exhaust leak on a rear manifold from a missing bolt....my question is, should i be babying this thing(slow accelerations, low rpms) or what can i do to slow the leak as much as possible...i know its just going to get worse over time but i haven't struck oil yet

Link to comment
Share on other sites

i'm not comfortable with dealing with exhuast manifolds, plus i'm unsure if the bolt is even out of the hole or if the head just fell off....plus isen't there a gasket in there? id rather pay somebody to fix it but i have to save money...in the mean time i was just looking for tips or solutions to ease the burden under the hood, i can't notice the leak really at all unless i'm parked in a cubicle

Link to comment
Share on other sites

if you let it go too long it will start to erode material

exhaust manifold cast iron

probably aluminum head that will be a future problem aluminum will erode faster than cast iron

i know from experiance

PETE

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Forum Statistics

    245.8k
    Total Topics
    2.6m
    Total Posts
  • Member Statistics

    333,234
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    Donald Dolan
    Newest Member
    Donald Dolan
    Joined
  • Who's Online   3 Members, 0 Anonymous, 746 Guests (See full list)



×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.