Hello, all.
We noticed exhaust smell last year, but could never trace the source.
This year after launch, with the boat all opened up we were able to spot smoke coming from the area of the exhaust flange. A little smoke at idle, more smoke when running harder.
This is our second year with this boat, so we don't know the history. The hot pipes look like they've been around a while. They are rusty but don't appear corroded, at least on the outside.
I have two questions:
1. Is there any chance this could be a failed gasket instead of pipe? I think I know the answer, but hope springs eternal.
2. The metal water muffler looks as rusty as the pipes. Is it a best practice to replace both at the same time? That dramatically increases the cost of this whole operation, but I am wondering what the best course of action is.
Thanks for your help.
We noticed exhaust smell last year, but could never trace the source.
This year after launch, with the boat all opened up we were able to spot smoke coming from the area of the exhaust flange. A little smoke at idle, more smoke when running harder.
This is our second year with this boat, so we don't know the history. The hot pipes look like they've been around a while. They are rusty but don't appear corroded, at least on the outside.
I have two questions:
1. Is there any chance this could be a failed gasket instead of pipe? I think I know the answer, but hope springs eternal.
2. The metal water muffler looks as rusty as the pipes. Is it a best practice to replace both at the same time? That dramatically increases the cost of this whole operation, but I am wondering what the best course of action is.
Thanks for your help.
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