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Nemo914 |
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Just found this site. Wow. Great info. I have had my 72 914 for 30 yrs. Restored it 10 yrs ago. Still all original--fuel injected. Since then, it has been driven very little (unfortunately). In the last year, I have started getting a popping or backfire on decceleration. It is getting worse and worse. The car drives great and strong other than this annoying habbit. I heard about the exhuast leak possibility and put my had under the car while it was running. I can feel airflow under each heat-exchanger to head connection! Is this normal? I don't understand how ALL could be leaking. I used the copper rings when I connected them 10 yrs ago. Could they be going bad?? I need an expert!!
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TheCabinetmaker |
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I drive my car everyday ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 ![]() |
The air you feel could also be coming from the heat exchangers, control valves, joints, connections, and hoses. They are all in that area. Bad habit, but a little smoke in that direction should give a clue. Look for leaks in other areas of the exhaust as well. If the felt air is definitely coming from the head to header connection, then gaskets should be relaced as well as bolts. soak the bolts in a good penetrate overnight before attempting to remove(you already broke one). Might be time to remove motor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) and fix it right.
best of luck, and welcome to the forum |
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