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cracked exhaust manifold?
« on: September 10, 2014, 07:35:48 PM »
Long story short, I had too many projects going on around the house to start another, so Pat convinced me to take her GXPsy to the dealer to have the head gasket replaced. Oh, for those of you who don't know, GXPsy is a 2008 GXP auto, 50,000 miles. We're having it done with ARP head studs. All of the progress reports from the dealer have been encouraging until today. They report it has a cracked exhaust manifold. Almost $500 for a new one, which puts this repair waayyy outside our budget. I'm going by tomorrow (Thursday) to look at the one reportedly cracked to confirm. Yes, I know GM Parts Direct has them for $283. If it is actually cracked, what is the potential downside for driving on it until I can afford to get a new one? Are cracked exhaust manifolds common on these motors? Seems like this is the first one I've heard of, so I'm kinda scratching my head over what to do now. Suggestions and input welcome. Thanks.
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2014, 08:24:47 PM »
I guess it depends on how bad and where the crack is.  Do you know how to weld or any good welders?
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2014, 08:37:50 PM »
I don't have much faith in a welded exhaust manifold. It might work, but I doubt it would be a permanent repair. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2014, 09:04:16 PM »
If the crack is on the divider near the outlet then i wouldn't worry about it.

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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2014, 10:15:39 PM »
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2014, 07:54:55 AM »
Good comments and suggestions. Thanks to all of you.
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2014, 09:54:20 AM »
We haven't seen any cracked here before. I know we have one that was used to mock up the tubular header, it would need the studs removed, but I can make you a great deal on that one if you want, give us a call.

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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2014, 10:34:26 AM »
Stopped by the dealer early this morning to look at the manifold. Just as Shabby had suggested, the crack was in the center divider. I told the tech to reuse the original manifold. They still have to send it out for one helicoil. I'm not sure why they felt the need to remove the studs, but they did, and one galled the threads. Thank you for your input. Very much appreciated.

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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2014, 01:29:07 PM »
Yes, that crack is extremely common I think we have only ever seen one that was not cracked. I thought you meant it was cracked somewhere else.
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2014, 09:27:15 PM »
Yeah.....when they talked to me on the phone to report finding a crack they were all concerned. Wish I had asked then where the crack was. Would have saved a lot of grief and aggravation. Live and learn.
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2014, 07:47:47 PM »
Now I've gotten another call from the dealer. GXPsy is back together and running, but it's running hot....235 - 240, and the cooling system won't hold vacuum. They suspect a cracked block. They were advised by GM Tech Services when they started the repair to fill the block with water and let it sit for two days. After two days the block was still full with no sign of leakage. That, however, was a static test. Today they added a die to the coolant to see if any shows up in the crankcase. The head was pressure thested and is OK. GXPsy has a new thermostat, and they used a vacuum system to fill it with coolant. Any thoughts or ideas out there? I'm really concerned now since this is beginning to nickel and dime us to death. And might still end up as a whole new engine. Talk about an outrageous repair bill. Help!
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2014, 10:58:32 PM »

a new t stat was installed.  there is a gasket that goes around the housing wonder if the messed that gasket up.

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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2014, 11:01:43 PM »
The Bozo dealership did this with mine and there was a leak plus they didnt BURP mine correctly.

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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2014, 02:04:07 AM »
Really good chance there is air in the system. This is classic air in the system data. Burp burp burp ...
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2014, 07:50:21 AM »
I'm hoping it's trapped air. They seem to have gone to great lengths to avoid an air pocket, though. We'll see.
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2014, 09:20:48 PM »
Did they touch the water pump?
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2014, 07:29:04 AM »
Unfortunately, the news is as bad as it can get. A dye was added to the coolant, and then they ran the motor. Dye was found in the crankcase. Cracked block. Needs a new motor. arrggghhhh!
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2014, 09:21:01 AM »
Unless they installed the head gasket wrong.
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2014, 10:54:29 AM »
Unless they installed the head gasket wrong.

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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2014, 10:56:05 AM »
Unless they installed the head gasket wrong.

Yeah... I was wondering that earlier when you said about the high temps (but what do I know?).

What were the symptoms before all this started, anyway?
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #20 on: September 19, 2014, 10:57:04 AM »
Or they ran a long bolt into short bolt thread a broke through to a oil passage.... Dont ask me how I know this can happen!

And I think there is a TSB on porous LNF blocks if it within a VIN range it should be replace free.

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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #21 on: September 19, 2014, 05:15:46 PM »
If none of the above works contact DDM or one of the other vendors that does V8 conversions.  They just may have a long block available
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #22 on: September 19, 2014, 05:57:50 PM »
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #23 on: September 19, 2014, 08:48:31 PM »
Yeah... I was wondering that earlier when you said about the high temps (but what do I know?).

What were the symptoms before all this started, anyway?

The original symptom was coolant in the crankcase. I had suspected a blown head gasket, but the original, when removed was in excellent condition.
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Re: cracked exhaust manifold?
« Reply #24 on: September 19, 2014, 08:57:46 PM »
Is there anyway for the water pump to leak internally into the oiled side of the pump?
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