Hmm This Dont Look Good...

Wire · #1 01-10-2005, 04:00 PM

Hey. Today during one of my rutine engine checks i noticed a fairly large crack in one of the extractors on my v6. I started the engine and air does escape fron this crack. It is situated on the bend where all 3 pipes join into one. Its just a crack with maybe a 1mm gap even smaller and it doesnt go all the way around the pipe. I was looking to get a new set of pacemakers anyway but moneys a little tight atm and i was just wondering if driving the car with a crack in the extractor will have any consequences, i assume maybe loss of power and econmy issues but can it do damage to my engine? any help is appreciated.
Thanxs

Freddy Kruger · #2 01-10-2005, 05:18 PM

The standard ones are known to sometimes crack. there shouldnt be too much of a problem driving it round, another standard one would only really cost you about $50, ive seen a few when someones open the bonnet and noticed a crack in one of there extractors that could have been there for god knows how long... if its really gunna worry you just get a replacement one from the wreckers for the time being before you get the pacies.