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has this happened to anyone else

neversummer7

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So today i was cleaning my intake manifold with some sea foam and when it started smoking I noticed some coming from under my engine. So I got under my car to see what it was and saw this.

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you can also see in the bottom of the last picture how bad it has rusted on the y pipe and the coating is almost gone.

These are MSDS headers and have been on the car for 3 maybe 4 years. anyone know what could have caused this or what i can do.
 
Welds can cause microscopic cracks but Im guessing over time the heat, corrosion, and moisture got the best of it. Maybe someone can weld it up for you.
 
Welds can cause microscopic cracks but Im guessing over time the heat, corrosion, and moisture got the best of it. Maybe someone can weld it up for you.

i had to have two welds re-welded where a bracket was supporting the true duals, so yeah, it happens! have it re-welded and dont worry about it!
 
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