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Fuel & Exhaust · Forsyth County

Exhaust Leak & Manifold Repair
in Winston-Salem, NC

Ticking on cold start, loud exhaust, or fumes in the cabin — leaks found and fixed on site.

~55 min from StatesvilleNo waiting roomQuote before work

Wrench Rescue handles exhaust leak & manifold repair for drivers across Winston-Salem, NC. We come to you — home, work, or the side of US-52 — with the parts and tools to finish the job in one visit. Winston-Salem is on the outer ring of our service area, about 55 minutes away.

Why Winston-Salem drivers book mobile exhaust leak & manifold repair

Winston-Salem is the far east end of our hour on I-40. We take jobs on the west and south sides of the city and quote drive time up front. That's exactly the situation mobile fuel & exhaust work solves: the mechanic comes to the vehicle, so a car that shouldn't be driven doesn't have to be.

What's included

A ticking on cold start that fades as the engine warms is a cracked exhaust manifold or broken manifold bolt. A sudden loud exhaust is usually a rusted flex pipe or flange. Fumes inside the cabin are dangerous. We find the leak with a smoke test, and repair manifolds, gaskets, flex pipes, and clamps in your driveway.

  1. Smoke-test the exhaust to locate the leak
  2. Replace the manifold gasket or extract broken manifold bolts
  3. Replace flex pipes, gaskets, hangers, and clamps
  4. Verify with a second smoke test

Signs it's time

  • Ticking that goes away when the engine warms
  • Loud exhaust that got loud suddenly
  • Exhaust smell in the cabin
  • Check engine light for O2 sensor or lean codes
  • Rattling from under the car

Scheduling in Winston-Salem

We schedule Winston-Salem appointments (ZIP codes 27101, 27103, 27104, 27106 and 27127) in half-day windows and text you when we're on the way. We do bolt-on and clamp-on exhaust repairs mobile. We don't weld custom exhaust in the driveway, and catalytic converter replacement is quoted case by case.

Pricing: Gaskets and clamps are inexpensive; manifold replacement is moderate. How we price jobs →

FAQ

Exhaust Leak & Manifold Repair in Winston-Salem: questions

Why does my truck tick on cold start?
Broken exhaust manifold bolts are epidemic on Chevy, GMC, Ford, and Ram trucks. The manifold warps, the bolts snap, and the gasket leaks until the metal expands. We extract the bolts and reseal it.
How soon can you get to Winston-Salem?
Usually same day or next day for exhaust leak & manifold repair. Winston-Salem is on the outer ring of our service area, about 55 minutes away, and no-start and safety issues get priority.
Can you do exhaust leak & manifold repair in an apartment or office lot in Winston-Salem?
Yes, as long as the property allows vehicle work — most do. We work cleanly, contain fluids, and leave the space the way we found it.

Exhaust Leak & Manifold Repair in Winston-Salem — book it.

Text or call with your vehicle and what's going on. We'll confirm a window and bring the parts.