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Found out that I have a bad O2 sensor on the driver side today which isn't the worst news in the world, but I noticed the car making a similar sounding whistling sound when I got home! Guess I'll have the guy check it, but if its another exhaust header gasket on the side that was just fixed last summer, I'm at a loss to explain it. Is it possible that an exhaust system could be too tight and cause this as a chronic problem? I'm really at my wit's end trying to figure this out...I'm about ready to rip out the exhaust system and start over....

What brand of headers are you using? What gaskets? Generally speaking, I've had better luck with OEM GM gaskets on most popular header brands. Some of the more economical headers such as pacesetters, hedmans, flowtechs, etc. have relatively thin flanges, and distort easily if over torqued. I'd check the flange to verify it was straight, and have it surfaced if need be.


Oh yeah, I'd begin the process with a big cup of... apple juice.

The headers are SLP ceramic coated shortys...I am unsure if there is a leak or not at this point...I'm taking it back to the shop next week for the O2 sensor and I'll have my guy check the headers again.

Are you running cats? Maybe on is plugged up? If you get too frustrated, i will buy that heap for $500 to relieve you of your headaches :-)

I'll give ya $550...

You guys are real pals. :lol:

$551, final offer. Thing sounds like a real heap!

Yeah yeah yeah...I hear you guys...Amanda said $575 and you have to come up here and fix our AC or give us a new one. WTF?? Whose side is she on anyway??

DEAL! send me your addy, i will be there saturday with AC in truck, and cash in hand!!

And, Amanda is on my side!!

(04-07-2010 10:07 PM)B2E2RUN Wrote: [ -> ]And, Amanda is on my side!!

If by side, you mean the side you frequent at the Coronet Club... *snicker*