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Exhaust System: Testing and Inspection

Leak Testing

1. Let engine run.
2. To check for leaks, temporarily plug tailpipes (e.g with cloths or plugs).
3. Check for leaks by listening at connection points, for example:
Cylinder head to exhaust manifold
Exhaust manifold to front exhaust pipe
4. Eliminate any leaks found.