Thanks for all the quick responses. I have my car at the shop right now. They think it's an exhaust manifold leak *surprise*. He told me he would get me a quote to fix it. How much should something like this cost to get repaired with a new part?
Update: He called and said it was the exhaust manifold but they couldn't tell if it was one side or both. (?) He then said for one side it would be $500 to repair, both sides would be $900. I think I can do better, but what should I expect for a repair like this?
Thanks,
Giezr
i did my drivers side myself for $120 from NAPA. it was pretty easy. the passenger side looks a little bit harder but i didnt do that side so i cant say.
Cracked manifold... I should get mine checked out cause it ticks on start up too... It was odd that I didnt notice it until after I changed the CAI... Thanks for the info man
Glad I could be of assistance bro!
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2003 White Ford Mustang GT (5-Speed) 13.7 @ 102.4MPH (BONE STOCK!) (Home Track- Infineon Raceway Sonoma CA)
Thanks for all the quick responses. I have my car at the shop right now. They think it's an exhaust manifold leak *surprise*. He told me he would get me a quote to fix it. How much should something like this cost to get repaired with a new part?
Update: He called and said it was the exhaust manifold but they couldn't tell if it was one side or both. (?) He then said for one side it would be $500 to repair, both sides would be $900. I think I can do better, but what should I expect for a repair like this?
Thanks,
Giezr
Lol I knew it'd be the exhaust manifold... Its a common problem with our V6 mustangs.
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2003 White Ford Mustang GT (5-Speed) 13.7 @ 102.4MPH (BONE STOCK!) (Home Track- Infineon Raceway Sonoma CA)
Thanks for all the quick responses. I have my car at the shop right now. They think it's an exhaust manifold leak *surprise*. He told me he would get me a quote to fix it. How much should something like this cost to get repaired with a new part?
Update: He called and said it was the exhaust manifold but they couldn't tell if it was one side or both. (?) He then said for one side it would be $500 to repair, both sides would be $900. I think I can do better, but what should I expect for a repair like this?
Thanks,
Giezr
Seriously, $500 and $900?? That's a lot for just manifolds. Might be better off going to American Muscle and ordering 2 BBK Shorty Headers for $280 or JBA's for $434 If it's just the manifold that's leaking, then maybe replacing them could solve the problem(if they're cracked). If not then maybe new gaskets? Cheaper than $900 I'm sure, since Mustang 220 got his for only $5.
Thanks for all the quick responses. I have my car at the shop right now. They think it's an exhaust manifold leak *surprise*. He told me he would get me a quote to fix it. How much should something like this cost to get repaired with a new part?
Update: He called and said it was the exhaust manifold but they couldn't tell if it was one side or both. (?) He then said for one side it would be $500 to repair, both sides would be $900. I think I can do better, but what should I expect for a repair like this?
Thanks,
Giezr
$900 ??
forget that...
get yourself a pair of aftermarket shorties for $250-$300, take a few hours to install them yourself, and call it a day.
besides, dont give your money to mechanics who can't figure out what's wrong with your car. a $7 can of seafoam can tell you where exhaust leaks are.
I used the Seafoam tonight, smoked up the neighborhood. That was fun.
On the passenger side exhaust manifold the last cylinder closest to the car leaks. It didn't really seem like a bad leak but there was smoke coming out of it.
The car is still ticking though. I swear it sounds like the ticking is coming from the engine. The ticking isn't really loud except when you first start the car though. If I get the headers replaced and it's still ticking what should I do next?
I believe I still have a set of headers around for it. If you are telling us that your manifolds are cracked, that is where the ticking is coming from. Once they heat up, they will expand and the ticking usually goes away......
You can bring it up to our shop and we can fix it. We only charge pizza and beer as install fees......
I just like everyone else had the same noise and i went to midas and they wanted 250 so i took it to some little shop where they welded the passenger side up in 20min for 60 soo much cheaper
I should get mine checked out cause it ticks on start up too... It was odd that I didnt notice it until after I changed the CAI... Thanks for the info man 
If it's just the manifold that's leaking, then maybe replacing them could solve the problem(if they're cracked). If not then maybe new gaskets? Cheaper than $900 I'm sure, since Mustang 220 got his for only $5.
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