DarkFire989

I highly doubt burned fuel should be on the manifold like under the rubber cover and at the back, I'll post pics tomorrow. Could It possibly be the manifold gasket not sealing?

The Real Dogman

Yep Darkfire it does mean the gasket is not sealing....

DarkFire989

The header is kinda on a slight angle, I bet that would do it.

The Real Dogman

Sure would. and it would cause some elevated temps

DarkFire989

I might have to remove the shocks then to get at it because its so tight between the header and shocks, plus that spring is impossible to take off

The Real Dogman

Na I do it all the time without removing shocks. Just turn the the exhaust header and muffler down to remove it and rotate exhaust, muffler up. Be sure you coat the rubber outside with oil to lubricate the flange as it goes on. Be sure the rubber is completely inside the header flange


Use good needle nose pliers to grip the spring hook to remove and install it. It'll take some grip but it works well

I do this proceedure at will, so I know it works...

DarkFire989

Alright, I think I get what your saying, but pics would be nicer, jk. I'll figure something out tomorrow cause Im tired, 11:30 out here on the east coast.

The Real Dogman

I'll see what I can do about pics, my camera only works when it feels like it. I need a new one, wanna make a donation,lol jk

Night sleep well

DarkFire989

Lol, thats just like my 4 in 1 memory reader on my PC, just works to when it wants, thats why I didnt put up pics.

thurlow

Hmmmmm.......... my manifold is covered with burnt fuel as well. I never thought anything of it....... figured it was normal. Good thing i'm doing a teardown for mods and piston/sleve replacement.

DarkFire989

Ahh, so much burned fuel, there is even more on the under side then the top. Notice how the rubber manifold has a rip in it, That isnt right? Am I correct?

dStruct714

Hey your manifold looks *identical* to mine, same weird burn marks, I just thought it was normal wear and/or impurities in the aluminum cast.

DarkFire989

Its definently a leak from the rubber gasket. *Sigh* Does anyone have a spare or knows where to get one without paying big bucks and getting the whole exhaust kit.

dStruct714

Please see,

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6053163/mpage_3/tm.htm#6154317]TRD's reply to my question[/link], you should be able to order just that part..

DarkFire989

Yeah, I just found them on ebay. Or I might just buy off of cen.