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A noise at the passenger side (right side) exhaust manifold led to a challenging removal process followed by the frustrating realization that it was cracked.
This was followed by discovering that no one makes an aftermarket right side manifold, despite Dorman still making a left side for my 318 engine and both sides for the 3.9L engine.
After calling around to local wreckers and coming up short on the part I took it to a local welder who welded it and brazed it level. Although it may not be totally level because there's still some engine noise on that side.
Just wondering what next steps you would suggest.
Chrysler sells a new part fo $800 CDN
I can probably find another used one.
I could take it off again and have it machined flat.
Any other options, or the best of the above? I'm open to suggestion.
Also, how important is it to have the bipass valve inside the manifold working? The spring is toast on mine so I assume it can just be left in the open position and pass a smog test.
thanks.
This was followed by discovering that no one makes an aftermarket right side manifold, despite Dorman still making a left side for my 318 engine and both sides for the 3.9L engine.
After calling around to local wreckers and coming up short on the part I took it to a local welder who welded it and brazed it level. Although it may not be totally level because there's still some engine noise on that side.
Just wondering what next steps you would suggest.
Chrysler sells a new part fo $800 CDN
I can probably find another used one.
I could take it off again and have it machined flat.
Any other options, or the best of the above? I'm open to suggestion.
Also, how important is it to have the bipass valve inside the manifold working? The spring is toast on mine so I assume it can just be left in the open position and pass a smog test.
thanks.