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[elite col]

i have a very slight blow from exhaust,but im 99% sure its up front

are the manifold prone to cracking around the egr pipe boss like the rear v6 vectra is?

or manifold gaskets bad for going?

ive inspected exhaust and no leaks from rear to past the cats

[Darth Loo-knee]

The exhaust manifold gaskets do leak, usually they go quiet when the engine heats up, until its warmed up you will hear a ticking noise.....
A bit of a pain job to do too 

[elite col]

yeah i was thinking that only thing is its not really the usual ticking noise ive had previously with other cars needing gaskets,its more like a fart as you pull away

[Darth Loo-knee]

Hmm I have only seen a couple of fractured/split exhaust manifolds :-?

[elite col]

looks like n/s manifold gasket

are they a nightmare to get manifold off?

[Elite Pete]

Yep, I think its the worst one of the two and neither are nice to do

[elite col]

oh great

as in studs shear or just a hard space to work in?

wish you were closer mate id get you to do the timing belt kit

[Elite Pete]

oh great

as in studs shear or just a hard space to work in?

wish you were closer mate id get you to do the timing belt kit

Its more space really. I believe its easier to do that side from underneath