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hey guys... it sounds like i have a hole in my manifold... i dont think its the exhaust... as it sounds directly from the turbo surroundings.. and not from the exhaust below..

whats the best thing i should do..

take it to a exhaust specialist and fix it (im getting quoted a shitload because its hard to reach)

or

is there any sort of aftermarket manifold i can buy which wil be an upgrade or something like that..

if so what should i look for i have a stock turbo catback exhaust power fc and front mount.. hope them mods help what i should look for...

thanks guys

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Try a quick leak test first to see exactly where it comes from so u know exacly what needs to be fixed.......let the car cool down to stone cold then pour some soapy water over the suspected leak area then start the car and see there the bubbling (air leak) comes from

the thing is theres all that stock heat shield around the manifold and my intercooler pipes etc etc around where the actual noise is coming from...

its more than likely the manifold as the noise directly comes from there.. or even the dump pipe.. but it will b way above near the turbo...

if it was the manifold am i better off fixing it or maybe buying an aftermarket one. if so how much would an afetrmarket manifold cost

I doubt VERY much that your stock CAST IRON manifold has a hole in it.

I bet my least used testicle that the leak is from one of 3 gaskets.

The gasket between the manifold and block

The gasket between manifold and turbo

The gasket between turbo and dump pipe

Costs for gaskets are

$50 (this one is a guess)

$20

$20

Cost to actually change them are dependant on how much your mechanic charges per hour.

Expect about 2 hours.

Edited by GTST

2 mechanics checked it out today.....

unique mufflers in belmore/cantebury said i have a turbo/manifold gasket leak... $550 fitted

safs performance of fivedock said the same sorta thing and im looking at $350 at safs performance.. both said will take longer then a day.. considering they gotta pull alotta shit outta the way to reach it...

still lookin around for a cheaper but rather good mechanic who wont take longer than a couple of days as i do work.. and i do need a car ..

anyone know anyone??

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