Aries L4-135 2.2L SOHC (1983)
Exhaust Pipe: Customer Interest
Exhaust Flex Joint - Squeak/Chirp Noise
Models
1983 Front Wheel Drive Vehicles With 2.6L, 2.2L & 1.7L Engines - Federal & California Emission Systems, Automatic & Manual Transmissions
Subject
Exhaust Flex Joint Squeak
Index
EXHAUST
Date October 24, 1983
No.
11-02-83
P-4152-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
This condition emits a "chirp" or "squeak" sound from the exhaust seal ring-to-exhaust manifold connection. This noise is heard most often when the
automatic transmission is placed in gear or a manual transmission equipped car is driven in reverse.
PARTS REQUIRED
Loctite high temperature nickel anti-seize compound #77164 or equivalent.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Remove two bolts holding exhaust flex joint to exhaust manifold.
FIGURE 1
2.. Remove exhaust seal ring (Figure 1).