Hi all!
I mentioned in a previous post my rack and pinion is leaking. Are the irritating fumes as a result of leaking power steering fluid burning?
2000 Honda Civic LX 99k miles
please keep all your questions about this subject here in this topic. Do not create a new topic each time. Thanks.
This is your second and final reminder. Do not create new topics about your fumes, or you will be banned. Thank you.
I assume you don't have active oil leak.
So I went to an exhaust shop as recommended by another mod. They said the area where the two pipes are bolted together were rusted out so they cut it and welded a small pipe which seems to help the exhaust leak. But the exhaust folks said there's still an oil leak; rear main seal. I don't recall if this leak was present before I had my rack and pinion changed. Will AT205 help here?
It may help. Change the oil and add the AT205 to the engine oil.
After replacing the oil pan gasket, the leak to my 00 Civic 99k miles is significantly less. But I can smell CO or something. Anyone know a list of things I can look for? No more burning oil on exhaust I don't think.
You cannot smell CO.
Maybe burning rubber? Whatever it was, it made me dizzy last night. 🥲
Hi all:
Do Star Smog stations help with finding exhaust leaks? I might actually sell my 2000 Honda Civic LX 99.4k miles. No check engine light on so I don't have codes. It still has a strong smell that irritates my throat and makes me dizzy, and many mechanics haven't been able to find any leaks, so I'm leaning towards giving up. Oh, it is running lean as I checked LTFT around 5.5 I think after a 30 minute drive then plugged in the scan tool to see.
Why haven't you asked the Star Smog Station this question?
I wasn't sure what to do so I'm asking this now. Thanks!
This is your second and final reminder. Do not create new topics about your fumes, or you will be banned. Thank you.
Sorry. I thought asking a question about checking in with a Star Smog station about the fumes would help me stay organized as far as my other reminder goes. I won't do it again.
My Chevy cobalt had a cracked exhaust manifold. Thanks GM, your quality is amazing.
My Chevy cobalt had a cracked exhaust manifold. Thanks GM, your quality is amazing.
One YouTube video I came across the mechanic said he and his friends who also owned 6th gen Civics just had their exhaust manifolds crack for whatever reason. But how did you resolve your issue? If I find a crack, I might use the high temperature welding paste.
Probably an exhaust shop would be the best bet to check your exhaust system but you want a good local shop, not a chain like Midas or Meineke.
Ok so it's been a while since I asked but would YourMechanic be a good option? One exhaust shop slapped and welded a flex pipe underneath for $180, but after 3 different mechanics and this shoddy exhaust shop, no one's bothered to look at the intake manifold.
I was thinking YourMechanic because I was thinking I can monitor and see how they're inspecting the vehicle (I don't think anyone was willing to look at the intake manifold even after I told them I suspected it). I was also thinking that maybe YourMechanic might send someone (master mechanics with 25+ years apparently) who might know what they're doing and inspecting. Apparently, if they make suggest a repair after the inspection, it's $50 off the repair cost. I then asked if they misdiagnosed the exhaust or the repair didn't fix the leak, the inspection is under warranty, and the resolution team would get involved. Apparently if they misdiagnose, it should be their fault and they should compensate on the repair. Any thoughts? I can't make another exhaust post but I think having other's input would help me make a better decision. Scotty made a video promoting them but I also a post of him responding to someone that they take advantage of the mechanics and the pay. So are they good or not? 🤔
Why haven't you asked the Star Smog Station this question?
In case I needed to sell the car, I did a Smog near me for $70 and asked them about the exhaust leak. They said they found the crack on the exhaust manifold but not enough to make me fail the test. Engine will burn more fuel because it's running lean. I've been asking for $4k because I put $3k in. I'm debating, another $400 to seal the leak or let it go for $4km
Install a new exhaust manifold. This subject has now officially been run into the ground
Install a new exhaust manifold. This subject has now officially been run into the ground.
https://www.autozone.com/emission-control-and-exhaust/exhaust-manifold
I might be wrong, but those may not meet CA emissions? But then again, if it's a low emissions vehicle in the first place, would I be ok?
Also, would this work?
Install a new exhaust manifold. This subject has now officially been run into the ground.
I learned that the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter are one piece. So I'd have to get parts for both if I'm replacing them, correct? After seeing different mechanics, only one of them listened to me when I said the smog shop said there's a crack on the exhaust manifold. I'm glad I'm not crazy because of fumes. I decided I don't have 1-2k for a new catalytic converter and exhaust manifold, so I'm trying out JB Weld Extreme Heat at this time. Someone also mentioned welding would not work; why would welds and exposy not work? Scotty's used exhaust tape before and exposy in another video.
You're wasting your time and money with epoxies. If you can find someone qualified to weld cast iron, good luck. Why not just go to an auto junk yard and get what you need used?
If you can find someone qualified to weld cast iron, good luck. Why not just go to an auto junk yard and get what you need used?
Do you know anyone who could weld cast iron? Also, is it worth the gamble by going to a junk yard for an old car& exhaust manifold?
Install a new exhaust manifold. This subject has now officially been run into the ground.
https://www.autozone.com/emission-control-and-exhaust/exhaust-manifold
I decided to use Dorman versus MagnaFlow because of huge difference in costs. My mechanic offered $150 for labor if I bought the part. Praying this goes well. Thanks for the extensive advice and direction.
I decided to use Dorman versus MagnaFlow
I changed it to Walker. I don't know if stainless steel is better than cast iron, but I read someone's review that their Dorman cat was cast iron and had the same crack as OEM. Hoping Walker will be better!
Hi all:
I replaced the cat and it seemed the bottom part was poorly welded and I still had fumes. I asked for a mechanic to weld it all the way around but they did such a bad job so I decided to use epoxy to seal the small holes. I thought my problems would be over but there's still something that makes me dizzy while driving but nowhere near as bad as before. I'm just so lost as I followed everyone's advice. Do I need to replace all the hoses? PCV valve? I used Ozium so it smells sweet but I'm also unsure if I inconsistently smell sweetness; there are no coolant leaks visibly on the floor, so am I breathing burnt coolant now? After having my radiator replaced two months ago, it seemed I was losing coolant as it was minimum but I wasn't sure if it was disappearing fast because of the exhaust leak and engine running hotter. As far as burning coolant, tailpipe isn't blowing any colored smog. Do I just also get a new heater core?
