slaver Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 So, I got a Scorpion exhaust from Tarmacsportz ( ) fitted at the tail end of last year but over the last few weeks noticed a vibrating noise when the car first started and when slowing down/coming down the revs - figured this is the heat shield on the cats as they are a bit of a state! Anyways, when my head is under the car checking out the cats, I noticed a dripping coming from the joint where the Y Pipe connects to the mid pipe. Tried tightening up the bolts, but water keeps dripping out when I start the car and let warm up. Is this possibly just a crap gasket (cheapo £3 ebay job, exhaust kit did not have gaskets)? Does it make any difference to the performance etc? Any advice much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Re: the vibration, if it's not the cats' heat shield, my scorpion used to rattle off the W brace from time to time until the W brace was modified with a hammer to improve clearance. Worth a look next time you have it up. That drip hasn't run down from the AC unit by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Maybe try a better gasket, if there's wster getting out, there's air getting out too. Sonetines you need extra hands to hold that joint up whilst tightening the 2 bolts in order to get it flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 If you didn't use gasket sealant...drip drip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaver Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 I've ordered a new gasket to see if that makes a difference and will have a look at the w brace (cheers SuperStu). The drip is defo coming from the join in the exhaust, so can rule out ac probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Same happened with my one after putting on the new cobra y-pipe, just needed exhaust sealant despite being very tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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