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 Jan 13, 2009 - 7:51 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
Hey everyone,
last week I noticed that My exhaust manifold has a crack in it. and for about a year if not two, my car has had this whistling sound. sounds like a Semi truck Turbo spooling. and at first it was so light that my mechanic couldn't even hear it. but now its very noticeable. so I was wondering do you think the manifold would be causing that? also my car smokes during the first mile or so after start up. warm or cold. I'm pretty sure its white, maybe a little blue, someone told me that it looked and smelled like an exhaust leak. could this also be contributed to the manifold being cracked? and lastly, since I've been driving on this manifold for a while, with what looks like no other damage to the car, what ill effects can come from this? Thanks for taking the time to read this, Soul .... oh yeah I have a 97 LE ST. |
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Jan 13, 2009 - 8:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the 7afe cast manifolds are known to crack right on cylinder 2 or 3 or right between them, its very very common.
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Jan 13, 2009 - 11:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 10, '08 From Peterborough/Salisbury/Middlesbrough UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Soulend @ Jan 13, 2009 - 7:51 PM)  Hey everyone, last week I noticed that My exhaust manifold has a crack in it. and for about a year if not two, my car has had this whistling sound. sounds like a Semi truck Turbo spooling. and at first it was so light that my mechanic couldn't even hear it. but now its very noticeable. so I was wondering do you think the manifold would be causing that? also my car smokes during the first mile or so after start up. warm or cold. I'm pretty sure its white, maybe a little blue, someone told me that it looked and smelled like an exhaust leak. could this also be contributed to the manifold being cracked? and lastly, since I've been driving on this manifold for a while, with what looks like no other damage to the car, what ill effects can come from this? Thanks for taking the time to read this, Soul .... oh yeah I have a 97 LE ST. is the engine using more oil than usual? blue smoke usual means oil -------------------- You Take Them Spoons Away He Cry Like A Baby, Mother F*ucking Spoon Love
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Jan 13, 2009 - 11:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
>.> yeah... and I can't find a leak... I have to refill... every one to two weeks. :\
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Jan 13, 2009 - 11:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 10, '08 From Peterborough/Salisbury/Middlesbrough UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Soulend @ Jan 13, 2009 - 11:41 PM) >.> yeah... and I can't find a leak... I have to refill... every one to two weeks. :\ Soul Are you experiencing a loss of power? -------------------- You Take Them Spoons Away He Cry Like A Baby, Mother F*ucking Spoon Love
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Jan 14, 2009 - 12:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 10, '08 From Peterborough/Salisbury/Middlesbrough UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If you aren't having a loss of power it is probably the stem seals
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Jan 14, 2009 - 12:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
hrm... I Might be... at least sometimes it feels that way.
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Jan 14, 2009 - 12:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 10, '08 From Peterborough/Salisbury/Middlesbrough UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Soulend @ Jan 14, 2009 - 12:48 AM) hrm... I Might be... at least sometimes it feels that way. Soul Could be piston rings then, engine refurbishment time -------------------- You Take Them Spoons Away He Cry Like A Baby, Mother F*ucking Spoon Love
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Jan 14, 2009 - 1:08 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
lmao.... yeah.... its been needing it... its pushing on to 190K I think. I was planning on replacing the engine and Tranny with a GT one anyway.
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Jan 14, 2009 - 1:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 10, '08 From Peterborough/Salisbury/Middlesbrough UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Soulend @ Jan 14, 2009 - 1:08 AM) lmao.... yeah.... its been needing it... its pushing on to 190K I think. I was planning on replacing the engine and Tranny with a GT one anyway. Soul Good idea, is the chassis still good? would think it would be being in arizona nice and dry -------------------- You Take Them Spoons Away He Cry Like A Baby, Mother F*ucking Spoon Love
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Jan 14, 2009 - 8:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
yeah man, really nice, though needs some TLC in the cosmetics department lol... Car+ no space in garage= death to clear coat. but the car is just at that point were things need replacing. I just lost an emblem off the front, the driver seat is messed up, need a new shifter boot (why are they so expancive! lol) and I think some window/ lock switches are going. maybe motors as well... eh oh well I'm not giving this baby up! I luffz the 6gc! haha
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Jan 14, 2009 - 8:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 10, '08 From Peterborough/Salisbury/Middlesbrough UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Soulend @ Jan 14, 2009 - 8:21 AM) yeah man, really nice, though needs some TLC in the cosmetics department lol... Car+ no space in garage= death to clear coat. but the car is just at that point were things need replacing. I just lost an emblem off the front, the driver seat is messed up, need a new shifter boot (why are they so expancive! lol) and I think some window/ lock switches are going. maybe motors as well... eh oh well I'm not giving this baby up! I luffz the 6gc! haha Soul Certainly sounds like a serious project if you do it up. You should get a GT-Four. Whats the US like for parts for the celica? -------------------- You Take Them Spoons Away He Cry Like A Baby, Mother F*ucking Spoon Love
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Jan 14, 2009 - 12:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
lol I want a GT-Four, but they don't "exist" in the US they were never brought over. but you can Import them if you do it right. besides that parts for the ST and GT are pretty east to get, I doubt that GT-Four parts are. most likely need to import them.
Soul... P.S. if anyone else has Input on the main question please don't hesitate to put your two cents in |
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