'83 Volvo exhaust manifold......

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by alpharat, Dec 16, 2005.

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    alpharat Guest

    I have an '83 Volvo 242DL with a cracked exhaust manifold. Can I continue
    to operate this car without causing any kind of damage to it?
     
    alpharat, Dec 16, 2005
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    James Sweet Guest


    That's a dangerous carbon monoxide leak, just get a new manifold, should
    be under $50 at any junkyard, maybe much less if you can find a U-pull
    place. Buy a set of new gaskets while you're at it, replacement is an
    afternoon job requiring only basic hand tools, though a propane or mapp
    gas torch is a real help getting the nuts off.
     
    James Sweet, Dec 16, 2005
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    Michael Pardee Guest

    To amplify James Sweet's warning about carbon monoxide (since this is ahead
    of the catalytic converter), I had a run-in with CO about 20 years ago. I
    had all the symptoms except death. Believe me, it is no fun.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Dec 16, 2005
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