I have a 97 EX that I had to replace the oilpan on. I had to loosen the exhaust manifold to remove the pan. I also had to replace two bolts on the exhaust flange. Since then I hear a funny sounding "pop" or "sputter" when I am rolling on to the throttle with little pressure on my clutch, like when I am about to move forward. I think it might be my exhaust gasket, but I am not sure. Any suggestions to troublshoot would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

are you back firing?

 

When you bolted everything back up, did you reuse any gaskets? If not..were they new gaskets? Or did you not use any gaskets?