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Engine Ticking Sound, Suspect Exhaust Leak

iruvyouskyrine

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iruvyouskyrine Grand Master

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Hey guys.

Reused a exhaust manifold gasket that only had 200km on it when I put motor back together. Now I have a ticking sound that can be heard right through the rev range in every gear. Don't hear it on idle unless you open the throttle up. I haven't revved the car over 2500 rpm just incase it is something more sinister. I am quite confident it is a exhaust leak though.

I know YouTube mechanics is hard but any help is appreciated.

Video will be up soon.

Cassbo Grand Master

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I'd be looking at a manifold gasket, cracked manifold and/or loose and/or missing manifold nuts/studs. When I had the same issue I assumed it would be gasket, but once I pulled the turbo off I found missing nuts AND a broken manifold. Also managed to snap a few studs pulling the manifold off!

I'm still a little unsure how I managed to crack the standard manifold on a Skyline that had stock standard everything

iruvyouskyrine Grand Master

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Can't upload to YouTube for some reason.

All new nuts and studs and 6boost manifold. All that is good. I knowingly reused old exhaust mani gasket and think I have paid the price.

Ben C34 Grand Master

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Maybe. Ive reused gaskets no worries.

I've also had weird shit happen.

Like a bolt fall out of the turbo core that holds the exhaust housing on. Was quiet at idle then noisy when revving. Took a bit to find. And was an absolute bitch to get in while still on the car (low mount)

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