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[Mr Stud]

sorry if this been asked before,did search but couldn't find anything.....heard a "ticking" inside the car and upon inspection noticed driver side manifold blowing(take it they related)...is this going to be just the gasket or are they prone to cracking(can i tell without taking it off) like on the vectras....also how easy is it to change....

[alby]

hi mate   ive got the same   and its a common fault on the 2.0  the fault is the gasket blows at the front then the manifold warps and the two front studs break off

[JamesV6CDX]

V6 manifolds don't often warp, probably just a gasket

Replace all the studs and nuts too, and make sure you use a multilayer steel gasket (Elring or GM) - NOT a composite one.

Been there, got the t-shirt (and scratched knuckles) 

[zirk]

Studs, Mr Stud. 

[Mr Stud]

V6 manifolds don't often warp, probably just a gasket

Replace all the studs and nuts too, and make sure you use a multilayer steel gasket (Elring or GM) - NOT a composite one.

Been there, got the t-shirt (and scratched knuckles) 

how long roughly to do...got the essential tools(spanner and hammer )..how much of the engine do i need to take apart

[Elite Pete]

V6 manifolds don't often warp, probably just a gasket

Replace all the studs and nuts too, and make sure you use a multilayer steel gasket (Elring or GM) - NOT a composite one.

Been there, got the t-shirt (and scratched knuckles) 

how long roughly to do...got the essential tools(spanner and hammer )..how much of the engine do i need to take apart

I would say between 3-4 hours for a first timer.

[slavi13]

Or if you break a skrew.Then you need to take the head off to be drilled.They brek very easy.

[Elite Pete]

Or if you break a skrew.Then you need to take the head off to be drilled.They brek very easy.

They're not to bad on a V6

[slavi13]

I was refering for 2.0 like my beloved which coast me alot last year to repear