Exhaust leak

RickyTan1337 · 04-25-2017, 05:39 PM

Ok so I know I'll get grilled for this but I couldn't wait to get the funds together for a new exhaust system . I wanted to see what she sounded like opened up so I did the "washer mod" .

First off it sounds great not as good as my buddy's FI setup but for $14. Psshh you can't beat it.

Anyway I was cruising last night and when I stopped to pump gas the vehicle threw a service engine soon light. It has stayed on since then. The car drives fine but the service engine soon light won't go away is there any way to get rid of this without causing further problems

Nixin · 04-25-2017, 06:17 PM

Go see which code your Z is throwing out. Once you know what it is, you can have it cleared. BTW, you should have put those $14 in the piggy bank and saved up for a real exhaust. You see, a real exhaust doesn't only make your Z sound better. It also adds power, enhances aesthetics and negates your CEL from popping up unexpectetedly.

crazy4oldcars · 04-25-2017, 07:08 PM

Well, SOME new exhausts do that... Lol.

Kirk B.

Nixin · 04-25-2017, 07:42 PM

SOME of the new non-reputable manufacturers ones do that for sure.

ChaseZ · 04-25-2017, 07:55 PM

Wtf is a washer mod..

madwi · 04-25-2017, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Wtf is a washer mod..

create an exhaust leak and revel in the "good" sound it makes.

ChaseZ · 04-25-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

create an exhaust leak and revel in the "good" sound it makes.

Wow now we are going cross posts from www.hondaposbro.com

kenchan · 04-25-2017, 08:15 PM

How dafaq did u end up with a $14 bill for a few washers? Did u get da titanium ones for weight reduction?

ChaseZ · 04-25-2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

How dafaq did u end up with a $14 bill for a few washers? Did u get da titanium ones for weight reduction?

If he wanted a proper exhaust leak he should have bought Z1 exhaust gaskets. They are more expsnive than his washers but are the ultimate will-leak-guarantee product for our cars

RanRich · 04-25-2017, 10:23 PM

I can't believe people still do this..

SouthArk370Z · 04-25-2017, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyTan1337

... I wanted to see what she sounded like opened up so I did the "washer mod" ...

There are some wires that run nearby. Make sure the exhaust isn't blowing on them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyTan1337

Anyway I was cruising last night and when I stopped to pump gas the vehicle threw a service engine soon light. It has stayed on since then. The car drives fine but the service engine soon light won't go away is there any way to get rid of this without causing further problems

As Nixin said, get an OBD reader and see if any DTCs have been thrown.

04-25-2017, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
RickyTan1337 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: selma ca Posts: 13 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z MB TS Rep Power: 9	Exhaust leak Ok so I know I'll get grilled for this but I couldn't wait to get the funds together for a new exhaust system . I wanted to see what she sounded like opened up so I did the "washer mod" . First off it sounds great not as good as my buddy's FI setup but for $14. Psshh you can't beat it. Anyway I was cruising last night and when I stopped to pump gas the vehicle threw a service engine soon light. It has stayed on since then. The car drives fine but the service engine soon light won't go away is there any way to get rid of this without causing further problems

04-25-2017, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19832	Go see which code your Z is throwing out. Once you know what it is, you can have it cleared. BTW, you should have put those $14 in the piggy bank and saved up for a real exhaust. You see, a real exhaust doesn't only make your Z sound better. It also adds power, enhances aesthetics and negates your CEL from popping up unexpectetedly. wanker likes this.

04-25-2017, 07:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94682	Wtf is a washer mod.. unijabnx likes this.

04-25-2017, 08:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	How dafaq did u end up with a $14 bill for a few washers? Did u get da titanium ones for weight reduction? Z-Girl 12, madwi, TBatt and 1 others like this.

04-25-2017, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	I can't believe people still do this.. __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

04-25-2017, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28412	Well, SOME new exhausts do that... Lol. Kirk B.

04-25-2017, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19832	SOME of the new non-reputable manufacturers ones do that for sure.

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