loose connection at manifold?

[Shaleskin]

Hello people, I have a feeling my exhaust manifold has come loose to the bit before Cat?

I'll upload a video, quality might not be great, if so i'll go look for my cam recorder ;)
The sound is a lot louder than the engine and sounds a bit like someone blowing a raspberry, but a bit deeper? :oops:

I'm probably making no sense but I can get more vid footage if it helps :y:

1.) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=v0fzhIZIZF8

2.) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zakf6-6CGS8

[Shaleskin]

Anyone help diagnose the problem?:wacko:

[Prickle]

Sounds fecking awful lol, may be a loose or a rusty hole :)

[Shaleskin]

lol, interesting way to explain how it sounds. :p Couldn't find any holes, i thought it was loose (hence thread name) but didn;t want to risk putting my hand around it as i'll most likely burn myself XD.

What could i spray on it which won't catch fire to look for bubbles as such?

And yeah, this sound overpowers EVERY other noise on the car :n:

[Prickle]

Manifold gasket might be knackered :)

[Shaleskin]

Ah ok... are they expensive to buy and easy to replace?

At the bottom of the mani. How tight should the bolts on the springs be to the next pipe?

Thanks :y:

[dobbo_1]

just put your hand close you will feel it blowing just re fit it all

[Prickle]

Ah ok... are they expensive to buy and easy to replace?

At the bottom of the mani. How tight should the bolts on the springs be to the next pipe?

Thanks :y:

Dont no on the price £3-4-6 ??, but i have the bolts on the springs as tight as can be, as it used to blow :(

[Shaleskin]

just put your hand close you will feel it blowing just re fit it all

I'll jack it up tomorrow and check it out.

Dont no on the price, but i have the bolts on the springs as tight as can be, as it used to blow :(

If that's the case, I'll tighten them when there be light. ;) Did yours sound anything like mine does when it came loose?

[Prickle]

I'll jack it up tomorrow and check it out.



If that's the case, I'll tighten them when there be light. ;) Did yours sound anything like mine does when it came loose?

bit similar but not as loud but noticable, i wacked some exhaust stuff in aswell lol, i bought new ones as the original were rusty so it was easy to fully tighten

[Shaleskin]

Did you buy replacement screws from shitroen? I recently bought a rocker cam oil seal from them... £13!? :fcuk:

Also, I can only find 16 valve exhaust gaskets on fleabay. :panic:
i wacked some exhaust stuff in aswell lol

Do you mean some kind of "help keep your car live longer" product or a replacement pipe?

[Prickle]

Did you buy replacement screws from shitroen? I recently bought a rocker cam oil seal from them... £13!? :fcuk:

Also, I can only find 16 valve exhaust gaskets on fleabay. :panic:


Do you mean some kind of "help keep your car live longer" product or a replacement pipe?

i didnt get mine from citroen, just from a random garage, its exhaust putty stuff i used for the gaps/seals

[Shaleskin]

Ah I see, I have some putty stuff you speak of. Needed it for backbox, still need apply more, fumes leak out the back. Also got water dripping from it too :n:

If anyplace is open tomorrow, i'll ask them what they think it is and what they can do for me :y:

[Prickle]

Ah I see, I have some putty stuff you speak of. Needed it for backbox, still need apply more, fumes leak out the back. Also got water dripping from it too :n:



i hated when my backbox was leaking, took ages to sort it out!

[Shaleskin]

i hated when my backbox was leaking, took ages to sort it out!

Still, your's doesn't leak anymore :p I'll try tightening the bolts and drive to a local garage to see what they suggest tomorrow.

Thanks for the help :y:

[dobbo_1]

just noticed what makes this tread important? dont use prefixes where not needed