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From: <idhtfts@rogers.com>
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> Could it be excessive play due to worn out motor mounts or transmission
> mounts?
Not usually, though I'm sure they would contribute if worn. In my experience,
the gasket will last about 3000 miles between changes on a well maintained and
unmodified car. The failure is also common on the Dolomite 1500 which uses the
same downpipe arrangement, though obviously the rest of the system is different,
Cheers,
Bill.
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