heatshield bolts and exhaust on 99 dak 3.9v6

From: Eric Giblock (egiblock@gibsdakota.com)
Date: Fri Jul 25 2008 - 20:56:15 EDT


99 dak 3.9 v6 as stated above.

got a crack or leak somewhere above where the exhaust connects to the
engine. i moved the rusted heat shield and actually pulled it out of
the engine area, but 2 screws were still on the heat shield piece. it
looks like the screws snapped.

are these the same screws that hold the exhaust headers to the engine ?

what are my options from here ?

i purchased the engine gaskets thinking this would be a quick fix, but
now can see there is ovbiously a leak..

is there a way to run smoke through the exhaust (going back toward the
engine) to see exactly where the leak is ? can i "do it myself at home?"

thanks everyone.



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