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Can a bad exhaust gasket cause leak in exhaust?

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Yep.

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No.
What causes coolant to leak into the exhaust manifold?
Blown head gasket and/or cracked head.
What causes a Leak at connection to exhaust system?
Most connections / joints between parts have a gasket to prevent leaks. So a failed gasket is a typical cause of leaks, including where the exhaust pipes connects to the exhaust manifold.
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What is an exhaust gasket?
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