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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Smoke coming off vent after O2 and Exh Mani installed

I notice that after I installed my new Buschur Exhaust Mani and Megan O2 housing, smoke seem to be coming out. Is that normal? I use high temp anti-seize on all bolts as someone recommended on his write up. I guess it's the excessive anti-seize stuff on the bolts
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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As long as it doesn't last more than a day or two after a good drive you're fine. Its probably just excessive lubricant burning off.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Yep i think it happens to everyone I'd take a drive for 15 minutes and get it all burned off.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Yep, normal as stated
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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prolly the antisieze burning off a little
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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PB blaster burnt off mine for a few hours after. It's no big deal.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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normal
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Yup normal. Many times greasy fingerprints on the metal will have to burn off
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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My favorite part of doing work on up-stream exhaust is the first drive - The extra HP and the anti-seize smoke from the vent.

I usually put extra compound on for better smoke
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Definitely the anti seize. I like going out in traffic and seeing the faces of people around me.
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