<VV> 63 exhaust

[N. Joseph Potts]

It sounds like the "donut" between the exhaust manifold and the crossover is
leaking there. Replace both (cheap and easy). Once you remove the donut, you
are likely to be able to trace the path of the leak ON the donut. You may
also want new nuts (4) to put on the manifold studs. Thread 3/8-16. Brass
would hold up better (vendors sell these).

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Chris C
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 8:01 PM
To: virtualVairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> 63 exhaust


I was looking at my wifes loud exhaust.

Ran the exhaust about 10 feet away to separate the noise and keep the fumes
away.

Listened for an exhaust leak, did not hear one.

Once the exhaust got hot I carefully ran my hand along the crossover.  No
hot jets of air.   Till I got to between the crossover and the
sheetmetal.  No noise.  Felt a strong jet of hot air.  Not like the rush of
air from the torque converter (that was cool air)

Could hear a faint noise from the valve train, but nothing outrageous.

Is this normal?   Other than me or washington where is the hot air coming
from?

Thanks to all.

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