Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Underhood fire hazard?

[Grinder1]

I just posted this on the 911 site. Thought I should change the title while I'm at it.

Just noticed a major exhaust leak coming from the #1 manifold to head flange joint. #@$%!

The rear half of the metal gasket is missing, causing exhaust gas to blow out onto the #2 flange/port area. Problem is I have a job scheduled for tomorrow which requires towing my equipment up a fairly steep mountain road. Question is this... ... ..... would the leaking exhaust gas be a underhood fire hazard, as nearby there is oil from leaking rocker covers on the cylinder head.



I had planned on replacing the stock "shrinking" manifold with a 3 piecer when time allowed. Project may now have to be moved to the top of the list. I'm hoping it can wait a few days. What do you guys think?

 

[LVJUNIOR]

I am not going to tell you to run it but if it was me and I needed to I would at least change the rocker cover gaskets and spray some brake cleaner to clean the oil off of the motor near the exhaust

 

[Grinder1]

I was thinking the same thing. This exhaust leak may have been going on for a while, just didn't notice it. Sometimes I hate being in the know, makes life more complicated.

 

[GrantP]

I was thinking the same thing. This exhaust leak may have been going on for a while, just didn't notice it. Sometimes I hate being in the know, makes life more complicated.

That reminds me of a quote from my old shop teacher, "People who don't know anything about cars never have any car problems. "

 

[Grinder1]

Aint that the truth!!