CrAcKiNg exhaust manifold
 

Like a few other people I'm starting to see signs of cracking on my exhaust manifold.

Oh well... time to break out the welding equipment.

Add one more to the list.

Hmm..wouldn't this be a good time for HEADERS???

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>RTHuckster:
Hmm..wouldn't this be a good time for HEADERS???</div>I would except for emissions testing. Jersey makes me pop my hood to check for emissions tampering.

Besides, I don't feel like putting anymore money into my car. I'm saving for a down payment on a house for the future... that'll be my new toy LOL. Complete with in wall wiring for surround speakers and ethernet in every room. Mwuhahhah, I need professional help.

I'm a network wiring pro - since 1985. :D wink

Don't feel your the only one, I had to have mine replaced at around 30,000. Good thing the warrantty covered it.

Peter

i think my manifold is cracking to? is there supposed to be lines where the manifold bolts up to the block. i see two hair line cracks at the bolt holes and im worried.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>time to break out the welding equipment.
</div>you should not waste your time trying to weld it, it's made out of cast iron wich is very difficult to weld and if you can do it, it won't last long.

you would have to ''cold'' weld it cause if not the metal gets really brittle and WILL break.

I would start searching for a stock replacement. Either in your local junkyards or from someone who has bought headers. Either place should be real cheap.

I have one, from my 2k1 5spd, almost no miles on it, works good, no cracks.

Email me at blackvortex1@hotmail.com if interested and make me an offer.

-Steve