Thread: Exhaust manifold gasket

Originally Posted by dsmuts

Why do you need to replace the gasket?

I really need to do the rear. It seems that I have a leak in the rear. loud ticking noise coming from the manifold on the closest side to the passenger side. It has gotten worse over the past couple of months, and the sound is starting to drive me nuts. I think it is also causing some hesitation, messing up the egr valve and map sensor.

I will get some pb blaster and soak them over the next few days. About how long per side do you estimate to do the job. I have read that some people seem to be removing a lot of parts to access the manifold, but it doesn't look that bad if you rock the engine forward. I have the gaskets. I have 160k on it, and am going to be replacing most of the gaskets over the next few months.

Thanks for the info so far, and any further directions will be appreciated.

JP