General exhaust discussion & questions
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By frosty_eg
#344041 Hi guys i just changed my head valve gasket and my oil pan gasket so no more leaking for me thank god, but car reeks of exhaust fumes when i open the windows fine when there closed. Car currently doesnt have a cat it has a mid pipe would maybe adding a cat resolve this issue of the smell? Fumes kicked my butt on the drive home killer headache. . .
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By frosty_eg
#344050 thanks teal so im guess this repair might be pretty pricey?
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By teal_dx
#344056 Nah, even though it's illegal to sell a used cat, you can get them on forums, craigslist, I've seen them on ebay except you're not allowed to list what vehicle they're for. Ebay does that so they can only be sold for scrap. A used OEM cat goes for about $50-$75. Just be sure it's not gutted/clogged. Or buy a new one, aftermarket- OEM will be expensive.
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By teal_dx
#344057 And that's assuming that is the problem. It could be a fuel leak or crankcase fumes from a cracked or unplugged rubber hose or open breather. Hard to guess exactly what it could be until you look everything over. Let us know what you see :thumb: