Manifold to Y pipe lose

[jollymon]

So the y pipe manifold junction is lose on my car. Its loud as hell and rattles a bit. I have the tools to get in there, but should I tighten this up when the engine is hot? I already tried with it cold but could not get much. Not even 1 full turn.

[95firebird3.4]

Re: Manifold to Y pipe lose

So the y pipe manifold junction is lose on my car. Its loud as hell and rattles a bit. I have the tools to get in there, but should I tighten this up when the engine is hot? I already tried with it cold but could not get much. Not even 1 full turn.

did u try some wd-40 on it thats what i did.

[hockeyman]

Re: Manifold to Y pipe lose

If nothing works, just cut it in half, remove it, then replace it. A hacksaw, dremel or sawzall will work nicely. You can buy the nut & bolt at almost any auto store for a relatively cheap price.

[97rs4life]

Re: Manifold to Y pipe lose

is the donut blown out? There is a donut gasket in between that might be blown out and causing the noise and rattles

[jollymon]

Re: Manifold to Y pipe lose

Here is a pic of whats going on on the pass side. I didnt try wd-40, but i better wait till it colls down before i do that.

[jollymon]

Re: Manifold to Y pipe lose

FOUND IT! Plus Im out here in the dark fixing my car, but **** this is what a y pipe sounds like? DAMN! Acutally a bend south of the cats old place.



And Might I add damn roolie pollies. What are they attracted to light also?

[hockeyman]

Re: Manifold to Y pipe lose

I'vs always had problems with that slide connector on my stock setup. I welded it and the rattle stopped, but it's still a sh*tty connection.

No more worries though since I totally eliminated that connecton with a 3" catback:)