Actually, you might think a crack in your exhaust means a trip to the local shop and a massive bill. Most people assume cast iron is impossible to save once it splits. That is not true. I have fixed these…
So you found a nasty crack in your car’s exhaust system, and now you want to know if you can fix it with some stuff from the shelf. I have been there, staring at a smoking engine, wondering if a…
What if you pop the hood and smell gas? You see a crack in the metal. It looks like a simple fix, but those manifolds get incredibly hot. You might think a quick weld saves cash, yet many DIY repairs…
Often you hear a loud ticking sound coming from your engine bay, and you think it is just a simple valve issue. But then you notice a strong smell of gas inside the cabin, and you realize the exhaust system…
No, a cracked exhaust manifold will not destroy your engine overnight, but it can lead to bigger headaches if you let it slide. I have seen plenty of drivers ignore that ticking sound until the heat starts melting nearby wires.…
One day, I heard a loud ticking noise coming from under my hood. It sounded like a sewing machine, so I popped the latch and looked around. My heart sank when I saw a hairline fracture on the manifold. Exhaust…
All of us have heard that tick-tick-tick sound under the hood when we start a cold engine. It usually means an exhaust leak. Most people think it is just a minor annoyance, but it can get worse fast if you…
Unless you catch it early, a small crack in your exhaust system can turn into a massive headache for your wallet. I have spent many weekends covered in grease, and I can tell you that ignoring weird noises under the…
With a loud tick coming from under your hood, you might worry about your car. I have been there plenty of times myself, wondering if a small noise is the start of a massive repair bill. It is frustrating when…
Who hasn’t sat in their driveway, frustrated by a car that just won’t run right? You hear that ticking sound under the hood, you feel the engine shake, and you worry about the repair bill. It is a stressful spot…