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HongKongStewie

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is it blowing or not.
« on: 01 June 2009, 20:15 »
evening all.

Picked up my Mk4 Golf GTi a few weeks ago, 2.0 8v.  (yes, I know, should of done a bit more homework)

Anyway, It sounds as if there is a VERY small blow at the front of the exhaust.  ive had it at two different garages who have both said it is'nt. 

Do they just sound that way?
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Offline Jay

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Re: is it blowing or not.
« Reply #1 on: 02 June 2009, 13:51 »
Put your hand near where you think it's blowing and feel for the blow, but don't touch the exhaust itself  :grin:

If two different garages said it's not, then it's probably not :wink:
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Offline MrBounce

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Re: is it blowing or not.
« Reply #2 on: 02 June 2009, 16:08 »
If an exhaust is blowing, chances are the surrounding area will be sooty. If you can see where you think the blow is, check for dark black horrible stuff!  :laugh:
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Offline jonnyb

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Re: is it blowing or not.
« Reply #3 on: 09 June 2009, 22:48 »
You can always stick your foot against the open end of the exhaust, if pressure builds up, then chances are there isn't a blow.  If it doesn't bulld up, then you've got a leak in the system :)
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HongKongStewie

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Re: is it blowing or not.
« Reply #4 on: 10 June 2009, 07:16 »
thanks everyone.
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