Drivetrain CNT Downpipe Exhaust Leak at Manifold
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CNT Downpipe Exhaust Leak at Manifold
Hello Mini friends
I bought a used catted CNT downpipe on the forums last year and have always had an annoying exhaust leak at the manifold until the car fully warms up.
At first I thought it was a damaged gasket and replaced it but its actually likely a slightly warped CNT flange that conforms as it warms up.
So my question is this... Do I bite the bullet and buy a new downpipe or try stacking two gaskets together?
If a new downpipe is recommended what is the general consensus on catless downpipes? WMW and Miltek? Its tempting to just get an ebay pipe but I don't want to wind up in the same boat.
I bought a used catted CNT downpipe on the forums last year and have always had an annoying exhaust leak at the manifold until the car fully warms up.
At first I thought it was a damaged gasket and replaced it but its actually likely a slightly warped CNT flange that conforms as it warms up.
So my question is this... Do I bite the bullet and buy a new downpipe or try stacking two gaskets together?
If a new downpipe is recommended what is the general consensus on catless downpipes? WMW and Miltek? Its tempting to just get an ebay pipe but I don't want to wind up in the same boat.
