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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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OK well my type s has an exhaust leak, but we cant find it. You can only hear the leak during acceleration. I kind of think its the dounut gasket and/or the spring bolt kit, but im not sure. (OEM header) please give me your opinions.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Jack up the car and turn it on. Crawl under it and feel for the leak.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Ive already had it on the lift and cant find it. its prob just a gasket but i want to be sure before I go spend 109 bucks at the honda dealer.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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whats $109 at the dealership?
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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The doughnut gasket and spring bolt kit, and I cant find anyone that has the oem header laying around.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WoodyDC5
The doughnut gasket and spring bolt kit, and I cant find anyone that has the oem header laying around.
I have 4 lying around.. I'll see if any have gaskets.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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thank you man.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 04:43 AM
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Also - don't shop at the stealership. Buy online from here:

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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well I was going to buy new, but the only was to get the part new was from the dealership. I buy stuff on here all of the time. lol
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by WoodyDC5
Ive already had it on the lift and cant find it. its prob just a gasket but i want to be sure before I go spend 109 bucks at the honda dealer.
I like to run a little bit of Seafoam into the engine and then look for leaks. That makes it a little easier to find pesky leaks, and in my case the leak only occurred during acceleration so make sure you have someone operate the gas pedal. You can use that or soapy water on the flanges.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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if need be u can always send me a pm and i can get you wholesale oem parts.. u just have to come to dayton to get them
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Thanks for all the help guys.
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