small problem with my zzp longtube header, anyone else?
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Thats a very common spot for an exhaust leak on our cars. Pick up a Remflex gasket for it. Should solve your problem.
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you know where I can get one. I went to two places around my area, they laughed at me because I said I had a 2.0 and not a 2.2 or 4. They told me GM didn't make a coablt like that lol. This was napa, autozone said they don't carry anything for the 2.0???
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Remflex has a website that you can order from. When I get home from work I'll send you the exact size 2-bolt flange gasket you would need to order (there are a few options). I have never had a leak again since installing the Remflex gasket. They come as a 2-pack as well, so if something should ever happen, you will always have a spare.
All of you guys are 100% positive its leaking? Hi flow cats and catless setups will give you the sound that xxxxsh4dowxxxx described (air rushing by the glove box).
An exhaust leak sounds more like a ticking sound. You will also notice carbon build up at the location of the leak (obviously).
An exhaust leak sounds more like a ticking sound. You will also notice carbon build up at the location of the leak (obviously).
link?
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Haha, that just goes to show what kind of morons work at those places.
Remflex has a website that you can order from. When I get home from work I'll send you the exact size 2-bolt flange gasket you would need to order (there are a few options). I have never had a leak again since installing the Remflex gasket. They come as a 2-pack as well, so if something should ever happen, you will always have a spare.
Remflex has a website that you can order from. When I get home from work I'll send you the exact size 2-bolt flange gasket you would need to order (there are a few options). I have never had a leak again since installing the Remflex gasket. They come as a 2-pack as well, so if something should ever happen, you will always have a spare.
alright cool, post a link when you get time. Zzp is sending me a new one but I'll buy one from there as well.
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Like that!
Will do!
Will do!
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I just saw on ZZP's web site they revised the V band clamp on April 20th,
For the mid header.
Cobalt & Ion ---> ZZ Performance
For the mid header.
Cobalt & Ion ---> ZZ Performance
I just saw on ZZP's web site they revised the V band clamp on April 20th,
For the mid header.
Cobalt & Ion ---> ZZ Performance
For the mid header.
Cobalt & Ion ---> ZZ Performance
All of you guys are 100% positive its leaking? Hi flow cats and catless setups will give you the sound that xxxxsh4dowxxxx described (air rushing by the glove box).
An exhaust leak sounds more like a ticking sound. You will also notice carbon build up at the location of the leak (obviously).
An exhaust leak sounds more like a ticking sound. You will also notice carbon build up at the location of the leak (obviously).
If it makes that sound but I have no leak, I can live with that. I will have to check for carbon build up. I don't hear a ticking, though.
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You know what, thank you Staged. I had no idea cat-less had that sound.. I always assumed it was a leak. With the windows up and music off it sounds like it is by the glove box.
If it makes that sound but I have no leak, I can live with that. I will have to check for carbon build up. I don't hear a ticking, though.
I would hope so! Given that it is an actual leak. I'll have to look into mine to make sure, now that Staged gave me information I didn't know.
If it makes that sound but I have no leak, I can live with that. I will have to check for carbon build up. I don't hear a ticking, though.
I would hope so! Given that it is an actual leak. I'll have to look into mine to make sure, now that Staged gave me information I didn't know.
Blackdew21: Below is the Remflex gasket link. Check it out.
Remflex exhaust gaskets (header - manifold - gasket) - OnLine Catalog
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From: toledo,oh
Yeah, every hi flow cat setup I've ever tried always gave an increased noise down by the glove box area. My stock downpipe always made some noise, but never the air rushing through sound. My catless setup just intensified the sound a bit more.
Blackdew21: Below is the Remflex gasket link. Check it out.
Remflex exhaust gaskets (header - manifold - gasket) - OnLine Catalog
Blackdew21: Below is the Remflex gasket link. Check it out.
Remflex exhaust gaskets (header - manifold - gasket) - OnLine Catalog
MOPAR Header/Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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Would this be the one i need for a 2.5?
MOPAR Header/Exhaust Manifold Gasket
MOPAR Header/Exhaust Manifold Gasket
I just saw on ZZP's web site they revised the V band clamp on April 20th,
For the mid header.
Cobalt & Ion ---> ZZ Performance
For the mid header.
Cobalt & Ion ---> ZZ Performance
The Longtube always came with the v-band ..... I'll just gasket it and call it a day
yup ottp, one of the first ones made, i got to be one of the guys that should have waited for the revised version lol i deal with all the fun probs/quirks of the orig. design...oh well, iv got it now, it aing coming off anytime soon either haha
but yeah thats my v-band, it leaked/leaks just like the zzp had a prob i guess
but yeah thats my v-band, it leaked/leaks just like the zzp had a prob i guess
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So i just took my car to midas cuz they have a lift and i dont lol. turns out i have two leaks, one at the header/exhaust manifold and the other coming off the downpipe. will this be the right exhaust manifold gasket..... CHEVROLET/GM/CHEVY Header/Exhaust Manifold Gasket ? and what gasket would i want for after the DP?
