97 Explorer Exhaust problems list needed..

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Jul 15, 2005 | 10:14 PM

jlouki01

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97 Explorer Exhaust problems list needed..

I have a 97 Explorer AWD V8 that has an exhaust tick coming from under the vehicle. I can't really pin down where it is coming from, I don't see anything rusted overly bad or anything. I know on the old Nissan Pathfinders it was a huge problem with the Exhaust manifold bolts cracking and causing a nice tick under the hood.... These explorers have any known issues like that??

Jeremy

Jul 15, 2005 | 10:21 PM

K2JJB

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The right hand side exhaust manifold is known to crack and cause ticking on the 5.0L motors.

Jul 15, 2005 | 10:26 PM

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I'm interested too. my 2000 v8 awd does the same thing every once in awhile.

Jul 15, 2005 | 11:03 PM

Spectramac

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Same here 97 V-8 AWD! I've seen new manifolds on Ebay for $135.

Jul 21, 2005 | 04:26 PM

5.0EBExplorer96Snow

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Hey fellas try this site. http://www.bishopengine.com/ They have new for 115.00 reconditioned for 90.00

Jul 26, 2005 | 07:55 PM

norrislaketn

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I have one bolt on the right side manafold that keep backing out, even with thread lok on it. I keep putting it back & torquing it. Check for missing bolts.

Jul 27, 2005 | 12:28 PM

Meder127

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mine had the same prob and i pulled the pass manifold off and it was completly broken in two. i got some nickel 55 welding rods and welded it back together. its just like new now.

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