my 4.6 is making a taping noise from the right side of the of the exhaut the engine sounds find but this noise get louder under a load it is not coming from the engine could it be the exhauts manfold anyone had this problem also when the engine is cold it louder. anyhelp thanks.

 

anyone

 

Yes it sounds like an exhaust manifold problem. Usually the studs that hold the manifold to the head break off and need to be replaced.

 

does anyone know how much a job like that cost

 

i was looking at it today an i see 2 bolts are not in the exhaut manifold can the bolts be brought at a ford dealer has anyone did this repair before how bad was it to fix thanks for any info.

 

anyone with more help what size are those bolts seem like they fell out of the holes.

 

I have had to do this type of repair to a Nissan Pathfinder that I owned. Let me tell you, it is not easy! I couldn't imagine doing it in the engine compartment on an Expy. The procedure I used was as follows: First go to the dealership and get replacement manifold bolts. Then get a set of easy-outs and a good drill bit. You will have to drill a pilot hole in the center of the exhaust manifold bolt that is broken off. Then you will have to screw the easy-out into the hole that you just drilled. Then with a small wrench you can remove the piece of bolt that is in the head. Put some anti-seize on your new bolts, thread them in by hand, and torque to specifications. If the bolts simply fell out, consider yourself lucky! I wasn't that lucky. It took me about 4 hrs to do 3 bolts! good luck

 

thanks well one of the bolts is broken in the head how much will cost to have the dealership to this job

 

>thanks well one of the bolts is broken in the head how
>much will cost to have the dealership to this job

I know this isn't much help, but I'd imagine that this one of those things that, no matter the cost, is such a PITA that you have to go to the dealer.

Good luck, and let us know what happens!

XXL

 

>>thanks well one of the bolts is broken in the head how
>>much will cost to have the dealership to this job
>
>I know this isn't much help, but I'd imagine that this one
>of those things that, no matter the cost, is such a PITA
>that you have to go to the dealer.
>
>Good luck, and let us know what happens!
>
>XXL
well let u know the outcome.