New twist for right side heat problem 2013 RT

[Dragonfly]

Today I removed my CAT for the bypass installation and believe to have discovered the right side heat problem on my 2013. Up to about 5000 miles I did not have any real heat problems then after my 9000 mile maintenance check and BUDS update the heat issue became predominantly worse with every mile. As I removed the CAT today I found the right side exhaust gasket almost burned in two with 10,721 miles. Also I did not find a spring on the left side exhaust connection.





If you have more heat on the right side than before, check for exhaust leak on the right side.

 

[Bob Denman]

I seem to recall reading that the "Missing" spring; was never there at all... :shocked:
You may want to se if you can find the threads that discussed this. :thumbup:

 

[Dragonfly]

I checked the parts manual and it is not listed. Maybe that is where the pipe stretcher is connected when installing the bypass.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Yazz]

This is interesting. The GS/RS/RSSs are known for burning through their gaskets. The right one goes first also.

Maybe we're seeing a new trend here with the '13 RTs?

Thanks for bringing this to everyones attention. :2thumbs: