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Old Feb 28, 2026 | 10:31 PM
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New to the forum and have found a lot of great info here. Thank you!

I have my eye on an ‘04 C5. The seller sent me some pics of the car on a rack and I noticed what looks like a small leak. Is this a deal killer? Big problem? Small problem? Interested to hear some feedback on this.

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That is what we have Had some issues with whomever modified as they really messed up some stuff plus had to replace starter. Nice car though. Put in 4 car shows and won top ten in 3 of them.
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Hi,

Sorry, I don’t understand your reply. Right between the exhaust lines I see what looks like a leak in the housing. I’m trying to get a feel for how much of an issue this is. Do you see something else of concern?
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Old Mar 1, 2026 | 01:24 AM
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You are looking at a 22 year old car, I personally can't see a leak that I would be worried about.
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That is what we have Had some issues with whomever modified as they really messed up some stuff plus had to replace starter. Nice car though. Put in 4 car shows and won top ten in 3 of them.
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Old Mar 2, 2026 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Briantime
Hey!

New to the forum and have found a lot of great info here. Thank you!

I have my eye on an ‘04 C5. The seller sent me some pics of the car on a rack and I noticed what looks like a small leak. Is this a deal killer? Big problem? Small problem? Interested to hear some feedback on this.
Originally Posted by Briantime
Hi,

Sorry, I don’t understand your reply. Right between the exhaust lines I see what looks like a leak in the housing. I’m trying to get a feel for how much of an issue this is. Do you see something else of concern?
Man, I sure do not see what you are referring to.
I see nothing wrong at all.
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Old Mar 2, 2026 | 12:40 AM
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Is this what you are referring to?


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Old Mar 2, 2026 | 10:48 AM
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Is this what you are referring to?

I do not see a deal-breaker or cause for undue concern from what you have posted.
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I do not see a deal-breaker or cause for undue concern from what you have posted.
Neither do I
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