Did anyone else have this problem?
#1
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Did anyone else have this problem?
So after installing my JoeZ axle back for about 5k miles I noticed there was an issue.
The check engine light was going on but turning off randomly. I finally decided to take the car to the dealer for them to check out. So what the dealer said is that the JoeZ exhaust "direct bolt-on bolts" restricted flexibility and caused leaks in the front cats. He said that the stock exhaust screws had the springs on it to allow flexibility when hitting dips/potholes. With that said, He recommended switching the front two gaskets and using the stock "spring screws."
I was wondering did anyone encounter this problem with the bolts that came with the JoeZ axle back?
Note: I bought the JoeZ off a user here and it came with bolts, which i assumed came with the exhaust when it was purchased new. Not even sure if the bolts he gave me was correct, or if i just made the mistake of not using stock bolts.
The check engine light was going on but turning off randomly. I finally decided to take the car to the dealer for them to check out. So what the dealer said is that the JoeZ exhaust "direct bolt-on bolts" restricted flexibility and caused leaks in the front cats. He said that the stock exhaust screws had the springs on it to allow flexibility when hitting dips/potholes. With that said, He recommended switching the front two gaskets and using the stock "spring screws."
I was wondering did anyone encounter this problem with the bolts that came with the JoeZ axle back?
Note: I bought the JoeZ off a user here and it came with bolts, which i assumed came with the exhaust when it was purchased new. Not even sure if the bolts he gave me was correct, or if i just made the mistake of not using stock bolts.
#3
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Because when i bought the axle back used, it came with some screws which i assumed was needed to instal the axle back exhaust
#6
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So for those who are using just the axle back with the stock mid pipe. Did you guys use the stock "spring screws" or the screws that came with the JoeZ axle back?
#7
It's worth noting that the spring bolts were the cause of a loud bang over bumps that the dealer spent 8 hours chasing and could not diagnose.
Maybe a stiffer muffler hanger would help
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#8
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I used the supplied regular bolts. I did not have nuts hanging around that were the same thread as the spring bolts. The nuts are tack welded to the oem flange on the factory exhuast.
It's worth noting that the spring bolts were the cause of a loud bang over bumps that the dealer spent 8 hours chasing and could not diagnose.
Maybe a stiffer muffler hanger would help
It's worth noting that the spring bolts were the cause of a loud bang over bumps that the dealer spent 8 hours chasing and could not diagnose.
Maybe a stiffer muffler hanger would help
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Can you send me a picture of it by any chance. Going to try and contact JoeZ if they came with the axle back
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