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Can you smell this "exhaust"? Exhaust usually isn't really visible on newer vehicles like yours. Seems more likely you have oil leaking and burning when it touches the manifold? If so it will smell. Also, check with a stethoscope, exhaust leaks are far easier to hear than to see.
Start engine, feel around header tubing from underneath. Work quickly, it gets hot fast. You'll feel any exhaust escaping much like you would air from a tire.
Buy some SeaFoam. Follow the directions. Look for smoke from the exhaust at and near the exhaust manifolds. Since the 2000-01 have a cast iron exhaust manifold they are not likely to crack. 1999 and older have the tube manifolds, and most of them are cracked.
Start the engine when everything is cold(sitting over night) and reach around. You should be able to feel the exhaust shooting out. Obviously the exhaust gets very hot so be careful.
Thanks wasn't sure because I figured if the o2 sensor doesn't see enough "dirty air" before the Cat I wasn't sure if it would freak out and throw a code
I'd like to know how you see what you think is exhaust behind a belt driven fan.
Have you been drinking when you see this?
A leaking valve cover gasket can produce a bit of smoke from that area, and that would be noticeable. Exhaust should be clean and clear, not easy to see.
I'd like to know how you see what you think is exhaust behind a belt driven fan.
Have you been drinking when you see this?
A leaking valve cover gasket can produce a bit of smoke from that area, and that would be noticeable. Exhaust should be clean and clear, not easy to see.