Do I need a gasket for my exhaust manifold?
Engine exhaust manifolds are the metal components that are responsible for collecting exhaust gases and transporting them to the exhaust for expulsion from the tailpipe. As the exhaust manifold gasket is the first in the exhaust system, it is a very important seal that should be inspected if any problems arise.
What does a bad exhaust manifold sound like?
A faulty exhaust manifold gasket will produce an exhaust leak that will sound like a hissing or tapping sound coming from the engine. The sound may be especially pronounced during a cold start or during acceleration.
What does a blown exhaust manifold sound like?
Why does my Toyota Corolla have a check engine light?
We have a 2001 Toyota we noticed that the check engine light would come on every month and so I took the car to autozone for a free diagnostic test each time with the result showing that the car has an electric short circuit problem. This is a defect in the timing chain and a part called a cam.
What are the signs of an exhaust manifold leak?
One of the first symptoms of a problem with an exhaust manifold gasket is an excessively noisy engine. A faulty exhaust manifold gasket will produce an exhaust leak that will sound like a hissing or tapping sound coming from the engine. The sound may be especially pronounced during a cold start or during acceleration.
Is there a problem with my Toyota Corolla?
This problem has been reported by many people on forums about the 2001 Corolla, but Toyota never bothered fixing. In addition to this problem the plastic lining around our car windows, on all four doors has peeled off. I reported this to the Toyota dealer last spring.
What happens when an exhaust manifold goes bad?
When the exhaust manifold gasket, or gaskets fail or have an issue, it can cause problems with the performance and drivability of the vehicle.