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Could a bad exhaust leak where its dumping exhaust out of the manifold out to the alt cause an alternator to go bad?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, those exhaust gases are extremely hot and can cause the alternator to overheat. Not only that but that carbon monoxide can enter the vehicle and kill you.
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∙ 12y ago
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92 camaro had an exhaust leak I thought I fixed it but I think somewhere its still leaking could it possibly be a blown head gasket?
more than likely not...you will be dumping alot of water to in the oil....it could be a exhaust manifold gasket
Will a crack in the exhaust manifold cause the check engine light to come on?
It could.
Does a bad manifold gasket make a loud noise and burn a lot of gas?
A bad exhaust manifold gasket could do that.
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If you do replace it correctly, it will work as designed.
Loud exhaust noise from front end of 2000 Prizm?
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Where is the oxygen sensor on a 1995 Civic?
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Why is your 1982 Datsun 280zx jumping time?
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What might the problem be if your 1800cc Vectra PETROL is very noisy when running and under acceleration it gets even worse?
stands a chance to be the cam if its a knocking noise or it might just be the alternator...the bearings go dry & need changing!! but its hard to get to!! could be cambelt tensioner and rollers water pump or lack of oil first two could cause catastrophic engine loss if left Could also be a blowing Exhaust manifold gasket, or cracked exhaust manifold. "noisy engine" can be caused by "many things".
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Why is there a Ticking in my 5.4 ford?
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What all can cause your truck to burn water out the exhaust?
It could just be condensation which forms in the exhaust system outside of the engine, or you could be leaking coolant into your engine (typically via the head or intake manifold gasket).
