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Title: is it a common ...........
Post by: zippo on 30 January 2009, 21:04:16

problem for the exhaust manifold to crack on the 2.2 omega
 Daz

Title: Re: is it a common ...........
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 30 January 2009, 21:42:32

It can crack.....but usually due to its length, the studs snap first on no1 cylinder. Are you sure it is cracked and not studs snapped??

Title: Re: is it a common ...........
Post by: zippo on 30 January 2009, 22:00:38

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It can crack.....but usually due to its length, the studs snap first on no1 cylinder. Are you sure it is cracked and not studs snapped??

didnt think to look at the studs, :-[ i assumed the manifold had a crack because the blowing stops when the engine warms up (and the system was checked when i had new tyres last week )

Title: Re: is it a common ...........
Post by: philhoward on 30 January 2009, 22:03:29

Seems to be a stock affliction to all 4-pot Petrol Omegas... mine's got a snapped stud on No.1 port (nearest the 'stat) and a crack in the middle of 2/3 and also gets quieter when its fully up to temp..

Title: Re: is it a common ...........
Post by: zippo on 30 January 2009, 22:08:03

sounds expensive  ::) ::)

Title: Re: is it a common ...........
Post by: philhoward on 30 January 2009, 22:09:54

New manifolds are on egay for about £70 last time i looked - i just put up with it!

Title: Re: is it a common ...........
Post by: zippo on 30 January 2009, 22:52:54

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New manifolds are on egay for about £70 last time i looked - i just put up with it!

thanks muchly  :y :y
  Daz