My 2004 Crossfire has recently developed an exhaust leak, I can't tell if its coming from the manifold or further down the pipe. What would be the best way to find the leak?


Also, does anyone know of a shop in the greater Seattle area that works on Crossfires?

 

Almost any muffler shop, will be glad to diagnose an offer,a repair price. Like any service, being offered, make sure to check out their reputation, before they check out your car( or pocketbook).

 

You can use a short length of ordinary garden hose or some larger diameter emissions hose and move it along the areas of the exhaust manifold and the entire exhaust pipes. It should be close to the manifold/pipes and it will definitely amplify any sounds/leaks. You will have to get under the car to check the pipes under there as the hose will need to be passed both above and alongside the pipes. You may also have a diagnostic code that is readable with an OBD II scanner/reader available for free at most national franchised part stores. Sometimes a catalytic converter will develop a crack on one of the seams, but that should throw a code.
Any decent exhaust muffler shop can deal with a simple leak, but be sure it is an exhaust leak before you start looking for shops.

 

Found my exhaust leak. I'm pretty sure the Catalytic converter isn't supposed to separate at the weld...
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Have seen this before, many have removed it and had a welder weld it back together. May or may not work for you, it has been the least expensive repair for sure. Good luck!