Engine tick. Sounds like diesel car? Video inside.

Citro2131 · August 11th, 2010, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by goren813

yes, the exhaust will have to be removed, its only 6 bolts 4 electrical sensors, and very easy to remove. I would search for machine shops, I didn't have mine welded by an exhaust shop...anyone (reputable) with a welder can fix it, and I had mine back to me within 2 hours for $30.

If you have another vehicle to transport the exhaust in and means to safely remove the exhaust I would take it off yourself.

Is the bolts on the manifold easy to break.Ive had people tell me that its easy to take off unless you break off one off the bolts.Thanks again.

XXGREGXX · August 11th, 2010, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by Citro2131

Is the bolts on the manifold easy to break.Ive had people tell me that its easy to take off unless you break off one off the bolts.Thanks again.

I know sometimes people have broken them off because they have been screwed in for so long, so they're sort of stuck

And i've seen many cases where they've broken off. There's a reason it's expensive at an exhaust shop, that's for the labor and if they screw up some kind of insurance. say they break the bolt off, it's their responsiblity to fix it. For the price they quoted you. And if it's not done right you can take it back and they'll fix it. But they price is sometimes way over the top.

and as for your question of "is it the gasket?" it's hard to tell EXACTLY where it's coming from without actually taking it off and inspecting it. And shops charge for that, which adds to the price.

And as for the thing to make the A\C Drip somewhere else, is it just a nipple on the end of the condensor that I can attatch like a hose or something to and divert it? That would be a great fix to keep it from happening again. Because where I live i need cats and LT's replace the cats.

Citro2131 · August 11th, 2010, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by XXGREGXX

I know sometimes people have broken them off because they have been screwed in for so long, so they're sort of stuck And i've seen many cases where they've broken off. There's a reason it's expensive at an exhaust shop, that's for the labor and if they screw up some kind of insurance. say they break the bolt off, it's their responsiblity to fix it. For the price they quoted you. And if it's not done right you can take it back and they'll fix it. But they price is sometimes way over the top. and as for your question of "is it the gasket?" it's hard to tell EXACTLY where it's coming from without actually taking it off and inspecting it. And shops charge for that, which adds to the price.

And as for the thing to make the AC Drip somewhere else, is it just a nipple on the end of the condensor that I can attatch like a hose or something to and divert it? That would be a great fix to keep it from happening again. Because where I live i need cats and LT's replace the cats.

Thanks.The guy at the shop said it would be $250.00 to replace the gasket.He said that if the bolts break or if it ends up being a crack manifold,then where looking at more money.A new manifold at Autozone is $95.00.I just dont want to drop it off there and expect to pay $250.00 and get a call that its now $450.00.Do you know if a cracked manifold can hurt your car?The reason im asking is,if i have time to save up some money and get it fixed.I would love to figure out a way to stop the A/C from dripping on it.Thanks again.

XXGREGXX · August 11th, 2010, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Citro2131

Thanks.The guy at the shop said it would be $250.00 to replace the gasket.He said that if the bolts break or if it ends up being a crack manifold,then where looking at more money.A new manifold at Autozone is $95.00.I just dont want to drop it off there and expect to pay $250.00 and get a call that its now $450.00.Do you know if a cracked manifold can hurt your car?The reason im asking is,if i have time to save up some money and get it fixed.I would love to figure out a way to stop the A/C from dripping on it.Thanks again.

Depending on how bad it is, you have a "LITTLE" time. Because as you probably know there's compression going on with your exhaust, with leaking exhaust from one side it knocks off the compression for those chambers. So in the long run, get it fixed asap. Decreases gas mileage as well. But it can wait a little it wont blow your engine right away, but don't go hot roddin around with it either. The guy at that shop is full of it, not business work for a shop. try to find another place to take it. What you're telling me is a bunch of red flags saying "This shops a shotty shop that's going to take advantage of you"
and yeah, the A\C fix would be nice to keep it from happening again. I've had no problems with my 'stang but the damn A\C was super poor engineering.

Rich J · August 11th, 2010, 03:48 PM

I ran my car with the exact same exhaust leak were talking about here, that progressed more for a few months before it got fixed and I drove the car hard. Its mostly just a loss of MPG's and power. I have never heard of someone blowing their engine from an exhaust leak. Like mine was so bad to the point where I was getting a custom exhaust put in before the leak got fixed, the guy cut the Y pipe after the cats and the 2 passenger side cats fell right off with the flange...

Rich J · August 11th, 2010, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by XXGREGXX

I don't take any offense man lol everyone always thinks I'm high. My eyes are always red and my personality is real chill haha. I'm in the military, drug checks are a common so I don't even bother. But you're not the first one to make the observation, my nick name is smokey, and my last name is for real green. Smokey Green.. haha. But ya no worries man. I wasn't high.

Hahaha its all good, I just got that impression because I use to smoke a while back. Seemed like it was a case of "Alright im high, now lets make a video for MM!" lol.

XXGREGXX · August 11th, 2010, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by demon_54

I ran my car with the exact same exhaust leak were talking about here, that progressed more for a few months before it got fixed and I drove the car hard. Its mostly just a loss of MPG's and power. I have never heard of someone blowing their engine from an exhaust leak. Like mine was so bad to the point where I was getting a custom exhaust put in before the leak got fixed, the guy cut the Y pipe after the cats and the 2 passenger side cats fell right off with the flange...

Nah it wont blow your engine but it aint healthy for it either, lol. I ran mine and I'm still running on it for about 2 months haha. Daily driver too.
And yeah, it was more like *yawn, get out of bed get on MM and make a video bullshit my whole day* type of thing haha

Citro2131 · August 11th, 2010, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by XXGREGXX

Depending on how bad it is, you have a "LITTLE" time. Because as you probably know there's compression going on with your exhaust, with leaking exhaust from one side it knocks off the compression for those chambers. So in the long run, get it fixed asap. Decreases gas mileage as well. But it can wait a little it wont blow your engine right away, but don't go hot roddin around with it either. The guy at that shop is full of it, not business work for a shop. try to find another place to take it. What you're telling me is a bunch of red flags saying "This shops a shotty shop that's going to take advantage of you"
and yeah, the AC fix would be nice to keep it from happening again. I've had no problems with my 'stang but the damn AC was super poor engineering.

Thanks alot.Im going to shop around a few places and see what i get.My ticking only happens when I first start the car.After about a miniute it goes away.

goren813 · August 11th, 2010, 06:39 PM

Don't pay $250 for a gasket, it's a $12 part for both sides and is not that difficult you need simple hand tools and MAYBE 2 hours if you've never done it.

You'll lose MPG and power from an exhaust leak. Might get some fuel smell in cabin, and over may be detrimental to engine, I wouldn't go too long with a leak.

Rich J · August 11th, 2010, 07:03 PM

Its not the gasket though, at least if its because of the a/c. If it is then it has nothing to do with it. Its all the bottom of the manifold and the flange connecting the manifold to the midpipe.

Citro2131 · August 11th, 2010, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by goren813

Don't pay $250 for a gasket, it's a $12 part for both sides and is not that difficult you need simple hand tools and MAYBE 2 hours if you've never done it.

You'll lose MPG and power from an exhaust leak. Might get some fuel smell in cabin, and over may be detrimental to engine, I wouldn't go too long with a leak.

Thanks.I want to try to fix it but im afraid of breaking the bolts.

Citro2131 · August 11th, 2010, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by demon_54

Its not the gasket though, at least if its because of the a/c. If it is then it has nothing to do with it. Its all the bottom of the manifold and the flange connecting the manifold to the midpipe.

Thanks.I dont think its the gasket.I think its a crack manifold.Im going to call around to try and get a cheaper price.

goren813 · August 11th, 2010, 09:33 PM

Not that easy to break the bolts ....

XXGREGXX · August 11th, 2010, 10:16 PM

I agree, a cheap gasket shouldnt be that expensive, like i said. but guys i opened up my hood today and started it, boy o boy did i get much more loud. i'm getting worried about my poor car

id take it to a shop but now i have to work the rest of the week. it seems to be coming from the top part of the engine not the hbottom half by the manifold.

XXGREGXX · August 11th, 2010, 11:01 PM

Also, if anybody knows how to fix the water from the ac from dripping to the exhaust? i don't even know where on earth the water comes from. If someone can enlighten me on this that would be great. cause this problem is a pain in the ass from what i hear.

Citro2131 · August 11th, 2010, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by XXGREGXX

Also, if anybody knows how to fix the water from the ac from dripping to the exhaust? i don't even know where on earth the water comes from. If someone can enlighten me on this that would be great. cause this problem is a pain in the ass from what i hear.

I agree.

goren813 · August 12th, 2010, 01:00 PM

The exit for the a/c water is on the pass. side of the firewall inside the engine bay. Basically right above the pass. side header to manifold connection.

You can either fit a piece of hose into the hole, or fabricate a shield of sorts from sheet metal or basically whatever you can get to fit in there. Careful with type and length of hose if you go that route, as it gets hot in there and most parts will melt a rubber hose. (Trust me, exp. is master of all knowledge.)

GreenMustang00 · August 12th, 2010, 01:18 PM

Just get some longtubes and eliminate that whole area it could be..

and btw...

your hats sideways for some reason

ha just messing around but get some Macs or pacesetters for real

XXGREGXX · August 12th, 2010, 05:11 PM

Alright, where I live I need my cats,and LT's rid the exhaust of that. So that's not an option, I've been looking at ceramic headers though. OR just simply replacing it and seeing if I can somehow divert the spicket from the a\c condensor just enough to where it misses the exhaust. If I manage this I'll post a write up on it for you all. I would love long Lt's though, those things sound beast with flow 40's. Haha.

XXGREGXX · August 13th, 2010, 04:52 PM

Okay guys, I took it to my local tech school and put it on a lift. They all said they hear something but it's nothing to worry about, and we couldn't find a leak or anything in the exhaust. The best answer we could get was a out of whack lifter or a "wrist pin" ? something.

August 11th, 2010, 03:48 PM	#25
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	I ran my car with the exact same exhaust leak were talking about here, that progressed more for a few months before it got fixed and I drove the car hard. Its mostly just a loss of MPG's and power. I have never heard of someone blowing their engine from an exhaust leak. Like mine was so bad to the point where I was getting a custom exhaust put in before the leak got fixed, the guy cut the Y pipe after the cats and the 2 passenger side cats fell right off with the flange... __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 11th, 2010, 06:39 PM	#29
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't pay $250 for a gasket, it's a $12 part for both sides and is not that difficult you need simple hand tools and MAYBE 2 hours if you've never done it. You'll lose MPG and power from an exhaust leak. Might get some fuel smell in cabin, and over may be detrimental to engine, I wouldn't go too long with a leak. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

August 11th, 2010, 07:03 PM	#30
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its not the gasket though, at least if its because of the a/c. If it is then it has nothing to do with it. Its all the bottom of the manifold and the flange connecting the manifold to the midpipe. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 11th, 2010, 09:33 PM	#33
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not that easy to break the bolts .... __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

August 12th, 2010, 01:00 PM	#37
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	The exit for the a/c water is on the pass. side of the firewall inside the engine bay. Basically right above the pass. side header to manifold connection. You can either fit a piece of hose into the hole, or fabricate a shield of sorts from sheet metal or basically whatever you can get to fit in there. Careful with type and length of hose if you go that route, as it gets hot in there and most parts will melt a rubber hose. (Trust me, exp. is master of all knowledge.) __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

August 11th, 2010, 10:16 PM	#34
XXGREGXX Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 3.8L Mustang SIXXER Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 1 reviews	I agree, a cheap gasket shouldnt be that expensive, like i said. but guys i opened up my hood today and started it, boy o boy did i get much more loud. i'm getting worried about my poor car id take it to a shop but now i have to work the rest of the week. it seems to be coming from the top part of the engine not the hbottom half by the manifold.

August 11th, 2010, 11:01 PM	#35
XXGREGXX Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 3.8L Mustang SIXXER Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 1 reviews	Also, if anybody knows how to fix the water from the ac from dripping to the exhaust? i don't even know where on earth the water comes from. If someone can enlighten me on this that would be great. cause this problem is a pain in the ass from what i hear.

August 12th, 2010, 01:18 PM	#38
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Just get some longtubes and eliminate that whole area it could be.. and btw... your hats sideways for some reason ha just messing around but get some Macs or pacesetters for real __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

August 12th, 2010, 05:11 PM	#39
XXGREGXX Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 3.8L Mustang SIXXER Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 1 reviews	Alright, where I live I need my cats,and LT's rid the exhaust of that. So that's not an option, I've been looking at ceramic headers though. OR just simply replacing it and seeing if I can somehow divert the spicket from the a\c condensor just enough to where it misses the exhaust. If I manage this I'll post a write up on it for you all. I would love long Lt's though, those things sound beast with flow 40's. Haha.

August 13th, 2010, 04:52 PM	#40
XXGREGXX Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 3.8L Mustang SIXXER Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 1 reviews	Okay guys, I took it to my local tech school and put it on a lift. They all said they hear something but it's nothing to worry about, and we couldn't find a leak or anything in the exhaust. The best answer we could get was a out of whack lifter or a "wrist pin" ? something.

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