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HW72 · 11-30-2009, 06:08 PM

hey-

just last night, I started hearing a ticking sound coming from the passenger side of the engine that increases in frequency the higher RPMs you go. engine otherwise felt completely normal. I had to get some wiring fixed for the rear license plate light earlier today, so I brought it over to a buddy's shop where he said that the exhaust manifold was cracked but that it wasn't an "emergency fix" but just an annoyance. I had noticed the ticking a few days ago during acceleration in overdrive at 40 mph or so, but it mustve blended in with the exhaust noise when the car is louder coming through the gears. it was previously inaudible at idle, but now it's extremely audible... lol.

is this fixable or am I gonna have to do some replacing? i'm thinking of setting up an appointment with a trustworthy shop nearby and getting their advice, but I reaaaally hope it's not a costly fix.

anybody have any experience with this? feedback is appreciated.

11-30-2009, 06:08 PM	#1
HW72 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manalapan, NJ Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	ticking sound - cracked exhaust manifold hey- just last night, I started hearing a ticking sound coming from the passenger side of the engine that increases in frequency the higher RPMs you go. engine otherwise felt completely normal. I had to get some wiring fixed for the rear license plate light earlier today, so I brought it over to a buddy's shop where he said that the exhaust manifold was cracked but that it wasn't an "emergency fix" but just an annoyance. I had noticed the ticking a few days ago during acceleration in overdrive at 40 mph or so, but it mustve blended in with the exhaust noise when the car is louder coming through the gears. it was previously inaudible at idle, but now it's extremely audible... lol. is this fixable or am I gonna have to do some replacing? i'm thinking of setting up an appointment with a trustworthy shop nearby and getting their advice, but I reaaaally hope it's not a costly fix. anybody have any experience with this? feedback is appreciated.