LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

[DAS BOOT]

So for a long time, I'd say a couple years I had a slight ticking exhaust leak under the hood at the EGR, racked my brain trying to figure it out.


LOL, so today as I was pulling the head, I go to undo the exhaust manifold bolt right under the EGR, the heatshield just bends...

Top fo the bolt was snapped off, but the nut, that attached the heatshield was still there, I pull the manifold and the gasket was obviously blown...


LOL go figure, car had broken bolt and exhaust manifold leak, DIRECTLY under the EGR.(not even sure how this happened, never touched anything in this area)


oh well... Least found the source.

[Meatyshells]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

better late then never

[MIKE1stcamv6]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

how do you plan to fix it i had or have a leak after my pacesetter install i tried gasket maker but it did not work i did the egr delete (zzp) and block off plates but i think i still have a small leak but so far no codes egr sim works great im glad you found that leak finally:banana:

[DAS BOOT]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

I planned on a new bolt, and new gasket... but not too worried. Probably selling it to carmax if I can make it seem presentable.

[Blip55]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

with a pretty decent paint job and no engine problems... and 95k on the tach.. carmax offered 1900 for my car... insurance "bought" it for 5200 :P

[DAS BOOT]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

with a pretty decent paint job and no engine problems... and 95k on the tach.. carmax offered 1900 for my car... insurance "bought" it for 5200 :P

I am sure I will get screwed...


If its that bad, and me doing the ghetto fix doesn't work guess I will be parting it out and not putting a motor into it.


off hand what year was your car and when did you do this?

[Blip55]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

97... uhhh august 07 :P

im not saying do it.. but just throwing it out there...

go like... 20 mph.. and hit something.. NOT ANOTHER CAR... your car will most likely be totaled and you will get a check for much more then its worth

i mean **** thats what i did.. cept mine wasnt on purpose lol

[DAS BOOT]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

97... uhhh august 07 :P

cool gives me some hope...


mine is a 00 with 82k... I am hoping for $5k, but willing to take as low as $3k

[Blip55]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

hm... ill tell you about what its worth right now.... what is it camaro or firebird??
put a y or N next to it.. the only reaosn im not saying just go there is cuz i have.. limited access to carmax's database thing on what they would generally give.. (dad stuff) of course this is general because numbers get altered (99% of the time lower) after the inspector looks at it

color of car
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
AM/FM/CD Audio System
Air Dam
Alloy Wheels
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Compact Disc Changer
Cruise Control
Fog Lights
Ground Effects
Keyless Entry System
Leather Seats
Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Lighted Entry System
Limited Slip Differential
Power Door Locks
Power Driver Seat
Power Exterior Mirrors
Power Windows
Rear Window Defroster
Remote Trunk Release
T-Tops - Glass

[DAS BOOT]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

It woudl be awesome if I could get a ballpark figure... I know may be lower, I like to plan for worst.

2000 Camaro do 83,000 just in case they round up.
Navy Blue Metallic
N (its a 5-speed)
Y
Y(not sure what you mean, no ground effects but all f-bodies have an airdam)
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y(fog lights)
N
Y
N
N
Y
N(limited slip, not factory installed car, may or may not have it when sold to them)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

[Blip55]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

okay it says its worth 3600.. they will probably low ball you at 3-3.6
and condition as good, no major defects, no reconditioning needed. good paint good interior.


i put no on limited slip.. if its not on the rpo code it doesnt count..

uhhh... if u have a spare open diff laying around.. if not screw it, cuz the money for all that wont be worth it.

[DAS BOOT]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

okay it says its worth 3600.. they will probably low ball you at 3-3.6
and condition as good, no major defects, no reconditioning needed. good paint good interior.


i put no on limited slip.. if its not on the rpo code it doesnt count..

uhhh... if u have a spare open diff laying around.. if not ew it, cuz the money for all that wont be worth it.

the rear is whining... I am going to see if I can slap a v6 rear in for cheap.

If not, I have a nice 3.42, rear with zexel torsion and brakes in the garage. I am just hoping to get a whatever v6 rear and sell the one in my garage

[Blip55]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

... if you have to do that.. trade with me :(.. ive got 3.73 w/ a zexel/torsen in my room.. ill trade ya for the 3.42 and zexel :P

to bad you didnt live near me :( id give ya my rear from the firebird for like 100 bux lol

[Injected413]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

i need a complete rear with 3.73s and posi!

[DAS BOOT]

Re: LOL found out my old "ticking exhaust leak problem from my EGR"

... if you have to do that.. trade with me :(.. ive got 3.73 w/ a zexel/torsen in my room.. ill trade ya for the 3.42 and zexel :P

to bad you didnt live near me :( id give ya my rear from the firebird for like 100 bux lol

actually I am in orlando... not close, but not as far.