Identifying a cracked exhaust manifold

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Apr 20, 2013 | 11:15 AM

MosesTheMustang

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Identifying a cracked exhaust manifold

Does it make some kind of sound, or can you smell fumes?

Apr 20, 2013 | 02:46 PM

Blackout

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There's many signs. A ticking sound, when you sea foam you'll actually see the smoke coming out the manifold, rev is a bit louder, and if I'm not mistaken rpms flutter a bit.

Apr 20, 2013 | 02:47 PM

MosesTheMustang

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Mine has a ticking sound, but only after start up. It gradually goes away completely.

Apr 20, 2013 | 03:47 PM

Blackout

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Seafoam then you'll know for sure sounds like you got a leak. Now there are ways to fix this problem, you can upgrade to a full exhaust, long tubes . Or get it welded and or new shorty headers

Apr 24, 2013 | 10:18 AM

1999Pony

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I doubt your manifolds cracked. Sounds like you just have an exhaust leak, probably where the manifold connects to the downpipe. Pretty common of these motors.