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Old 09-17-2014, 04:11 PM
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Default downpipe clamp?
The clamp on the top of the downpipe blows out smoke bad clamp , gasket what is goin on
 
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Old 09-17-2014, 07:38 PM
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Drop the inner fender on passenger side of truck the clamp has more than likely has come loose and there is no gasket pipe clamps directly to the turbo.
 
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Old 09-17-2014, 08:05 PM
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Can a leak there cause performance issues besides exhaust fumes in the cab
 
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Old 09-20-2014, 02:01 PM
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No performance issues on downpipe leaks but def fix it the soot can clog air filter get new clamp at napa make sure its centered on flange and tight
 
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Old 09-20-2014, 10:59 PM
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Wouldn't know size off hand would ya
 
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:25 AM
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3" V band clamp IIRC.
 
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