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      07-02-2022, 08:05 PM   #1
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AA EL leak?

I noticed today that water is leaking from the clamps that connect the AA EL to the muffler. Should I worry about it? I hear no audible exhaust leak. Btw the third little puddle in the front is from AC. Tia
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      07-03-2022, 07:16 AM   #2
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Normal.
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      07-03-2022, 09:49 AM   #3
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Yah that’s pretty normal with band clamps - it’s just condensation. Had that happen on my single mid as well.
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Thank you!
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      07-04-2022, 08:31 AM   #5
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I can personally tell you I had this with mine and if water can get out then air definitely can I had mine wielded solid no clamps and you can tell the difference. I don't know why peple think this is acceptable these clamps are not a seal. Think about it the exhaust gaskets everywhere else on the exhaust system! These clamps are definitely leaking exhaust like a mofo, if you want it to be right just have exhaust shop wield it Like it's supposed to be.
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That seems normal to me.
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      07-04-2022, 10:13 AM   #7
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You can typically tighten them more after the exhaust has broken in.
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      07-04-2022, 11:13 AM   #8
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With those clamps it will happen time to time and nothing wrong with the little water
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      07-04-2022, 11:29 AM   #9
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I guess it's normal, I've never noticed that on mine though
I wonder if it matters that my car never sits in the driveway.
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      07-05-2022, 11:25 AM   #10
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I would tighten the clamps more. But this is pretty normal.
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