ParadiseMJ Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Going to R&R the manifolds this week since I got my commuter car back from the shop. From what I can see I have a small crack at #5 and a slightly longer crack at #6 (actually I don't know how long...I can't see where it stops). I can't see the actual joints at the collecters so don't know exactly what I'm getting into until I take it out. I have reasonable welding skills, I've built a trailer for my canoes and sliders for the XJ. Both of which have held up for several years without issue. My plan is to weld up the crack(s), and put a flex joint after the O2/EGR bungs (88). Then wrap the ex. manifold and put it all back together. Don't really have the cash to replace manifold right now but I need to get the exhaust leak(s) done and fixed. Any tips, trick or other wisdom out there?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche1989 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Drill each end of the cracks, so it doesn't continue cracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Take the air cleaner assembly out to give you better access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Take the air cleaner assembly out to give you better access. I was pretty much planning on removing everything on the drivers side. Air filter assembly, throttle body, Intake/Exhaust, fuel rail, hoses etc. and all the pipe back to the cat. Replace motor mounts too. It'll be grounded for a week, so I might as well do what I can while it's apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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