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prlwhitecoupe
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Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:55 pm
Car: 2008 Pearl White Altima Coupe 2.5 S w/CVT & Premium Pkg.

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So I noticed theres water leaking from the joint where the mufflers meet the exhaust line...this is while the car is started....it didn't smell like gas to me, nor did it have the characteristics of gas...however it was dripping quite a bit. It can't be the A/C because that drips under the passenger side area towards the front of the car...I also didn't see a trail on the exhaust line so it is definitely leaking out of the joint...I have attached a picture to show exactly where the leak is ocurring....I'm not sure why or for what reason there is water leaking from that area so please help me out!!!



generic808
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Joined: Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:18 am
Car: '08 Infiniti G35 S
'10 Infiniti EX35

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Looks like you blew a gasket. Very simple fix-up. Just head to your nearest automotive store, or even wallymart and pick up a $3 bottle of gasket sealer. Just remove 2 bolts holding pipes together, scrape the old crap off, and apply gasket seal. Should do the trick. Very, very simple procedure.

generic808
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Joined: Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:18 am
Car: '08 Infiniti G35 S
'10 Infiniti EX35

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BTW, is that what the coupes look like from underneath? Wow, we sedans have two sperate mufflers, and you guys get a single. It's probably because of space issues and aerodynamics. Very interesting. You guys will probably have cheaper exhausts for your cars when they become available. Suckas!!

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shift_mikey
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Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:54 am
Car: 2008 Altima 3.5SE Coupe w/CVT

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Gasket sealer on exhaust? Stick to WAI installs! JK JK

First off, I'd say this is covered under warranty unless something clearly hit the bottom of the joint and caused it to bend. Water leaking is just condensation in the exhaust (#1 killer of all exhaust systems).

Second, there is more then likely some kind of high temperature gasket there which may have been installed incorrectly at the factory

Third, if you were to attempt the repair with some kinda of sealer, i'd suggest finding a high temp sealer that will withstand the temps of an exhaust system


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