Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

On 17 Feb 2004 12:28:31 -0800, mhammer8@yahoo.com (Matt) wrote:

>chris@cobbwebz.com (ccobb) wrote in message news:<d4793fee.0402170754.5bd1a3f2@posting.google. com>...
>> I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
>> cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
>> there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
>> brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
>> prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
>> sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?
>>
>> Another option I have heard is to go with an upgrade and add some
>> headers. If I decide to go this route, what is recommended?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Chris
>
>I was going to ask the same thing-also, does anyone have experience
>with the manifolds I keep seeing with the funny expansion brackets
>welded in? Thanks! At least my '99 sounds MEAN now :)
>
>Matt

Mine cracked, and I was looking at Borla (tried and true, pretty much
the usual recommendation etc.). But I found a killer deal on a
closeout of Thorley headers, so I went that route. If you opt for a
replacement (instead of actual headers), just make sure you get one
with the new design (some type of bellows system to allow for better
expansion/contraction... probably the 'springs' you mention). As for
price, I dunno... I just searched and searched and searched the web
until I found the deal on my Thorleys.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

On 17 Feb 2004 12:28:31 -0800, mhammer8@yahoo.com (Matt) wrote:

>chris@cobbwebz.com (ccobb) wrote in message news:<d4793fee.0402170754.5bd1a3f2@posting.google. com>...
>> I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
>> cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
>> there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
>> brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
>> prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
>> sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?
>>
>> Another option I have heard is to go with an upgrade and add some
>> headers. If I decide to go this route, what is recommended?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Chris
>
>I was going to ask the same thing-also, does anyone have experience
>with the manifolds I keep seeing with the funny expansion brackets
>welded in? Thanks! At least my '99 sounds MEAN now :)
>
>Matt

Mine cracked, and I was looking at Borla (tried and true, pretty much
the usual recommendation etc.). But I found a killer deal on a
closeout of Thorley headers, so I went that route. If you opt for a
replacement (instead of actual headers), just make sure you get one
with the new design (some type of bellows system to allow for better
expansion/contraction... probably the 'springs' you mention). As for
price, I dunno... I just searched and searched and searched the web
until I found the deal on my Thorleys.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

On 17 Feb 2004 12:28:31 -0800, mhammer8@yahoo.com (Matt) wrote:

>chris@cobbwebz.com (ccobb) wrote in message news:<d4793fee.0402170754.5bd1a3f2@posting.google. com>...
>> I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
>> cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
>> there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
>> brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
>> prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
>> sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?
>>
>> Another option I have heard is to go with an upgrade and add some
>> headers. If I decide to go this route, what is recommended?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Chris
>
>I was going to ask the same thing-also, does anyone have experience
>with the manifolds I keep seeing with the funny expansion brackets
>welded in? Thanks! At least my '99 sounds MEAN now :)
>
>Matt

Mine cracked, and I was looking at Borla (tried and true, pretty much
the usual recommendation etc.). But I found a killer deal on a
closeout of Thorley headers, so I went that route. If you opt for a
replacement (instead of actual headers), just make sure you get one
with the new design (some type of bellows system to allow for better
expansion/contraction... probably the 'springs' you mention). As for
price, I dunno... I just searched and searched and searched the web
until I found the deal on my Thorleys.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

I got nowhere with Chrysler on that one... not for the cracked
manifold problem on the 4.0L anyway. I've heard of some success
stories if you have cracked bolts and the 2.5L though.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On 17 Feb 2004 15:08:15 -0800, bead_runner@hotmail.com (Bead Runner)
wrote:

>Have you checked to see if this is under warranty ?
>I believe that I have a cracked manifold or bolts and I have a letter from
>Jeep that has a service bulletin that applies to some old and newer jeeps.
>It states that I could be reimbersed for work already done to fix the problem.
>
>Regards
>Bead_runner
>
>> > I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
>> > cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
>> > there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
>> > brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
>> > prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
>> > sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?

Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

I got nowhere with Chrysler on that one... not for the cracked
manifold problem on the 4.0L anyway. I've heard of some success
stories if you have cracked bolts and the 2.5L though.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On 17 Feb 2004 15:08:15 -0800, bead_runner@hotmail.com (Bead Runner)
wrote:

>Have you checked to see if this is under warranty ?
>I believe that I have a cracked manifold or bolts and I have a letter from
>Jeep that has a service bulletin that applies to some old and newer jeeps.
>It states that I could be reimbersed for work already done to fix the problem.
>
>Regards
>Bead_runner
>
>> > I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
>> > cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
>> > there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
>> > brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
>> > prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
>> > sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?

Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

I got nowhere with Chrysler on that one... not for the cracked
manifold problem on the 4.0L anyway. I've heard of some success
stories if you have cracked bolts and the 2.5L though.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On 17 Feb 2004 15:08:15 -0800, bead_runner@hotmail.com (Bead Runner)
wrote:

>Have you checked to see if this is under warranty ?
>I believe that I have a cracked manifold or bolts and I have a letter from
>Jeep that has a service bulletin that applies to some old and newer jeeps.
>It states that I could be reimbersed for work already done to fix the problem.
>
>Regards
>Bead_runner
>
>> > I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
>> > cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
>> > there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
>> > brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
>> > prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
>> > sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?

Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

Thanks for all of the responses, sorry I guess it would have been
helpful to know that mine has 72K miles. I had 3y/36K warranty.
Haven't contacted Jeep yet. Does anyone know for sure if they will
work with you on this problem?

- Chris


mhammer8@yahoo.com (Matt) wrote in message news:<3a3f4978.0402171228.4c1eca58@posting.google. com>...
> chris@cobbwebz.com (ccobb) wrote in message news:<d4793fee.0402170754.5bd1a3f2@posting.google. com>...
> > I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
> > cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
> > there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
> > brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
> > prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
> > sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?
> >
> > Another option I have heard is to go with an upgrade and add some
> > headers. If I decide to go this route, what is recommended?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chris
>
> I was going to ask the same thing-also, does anyone have experience
> with the manifolds I keep seeing with the funny expansion brackets
> welded in? Thanks! At least my '99 sounds MEAN now :)
>
> Matt

Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

Thanks for all of the responses, sorry I guess it would have been
helpful to know that mine has 72K miles. I had 3y/36K warranty.
Haven't contacted Jeep yet. Does anyone know for sure if they will
work with you on this problem?

- Chris


mhammer8@yahoo.com (Matt) wrote in message news:<3a3f4978.0402171228.4c1eca58@posting.google. com>...
> chris@cobbwebz.com (ccobb) wrote in message news:<d4793fee.0402170754.5bd1a3f2@posting.google. com>...
> > I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
> > cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
> > there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
> > brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
> > prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
> > sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?
> >
> > Another option I have heard is to go with an upgrade and add some
> > headers. If I decide to go this route, what is recommended?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chris
>
> I was going to ask the same thing-also, does anyone have experience
> with the manifolds I keep seeing with the funny expansion brackets
> welded in? Thanks! At least my '99 sounds MEAN now :)
>
> Matt

Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

Thanks for all of the responses, sorry I guess it would have been
helpful to know that mine has 72K miles. I had 3y/36K warranty.
Haven't contacted Jeep yet. Does anyone know for sure if they will
work with you on this problem?

- Chris


mhammer8@yahoo.com (Matt) wrote in message news:<3a3f4978.0402171228.4c1eca58@posting.google. com>...
> chris@cobbwebz.com (ccobb) wrote in message news:<d4793fee.0402170754.5bd1a3f2@posting.google. com>...
> > I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
> > cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
> > there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
> > brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
> > prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
> > sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?
> >
> > Another option I have heard is to go with an upgrade and add some
> > headers. If I decide to go this route, what is recommended?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chris
>
> I was going to ask the same thing-also, does anyone have experience
> with the manifolds I keep seeing with the funny expansion brackets
> welded in? Thanks! At least my '99 sounds MEAN now :)
>
> Matt

Re: 99 Wrangler - New Manifold?
 

Not under warranty, I have 72K miles

bead_runner@hotmail.com (Bead Runner) wrote in message news:<d30bf840.0402171508.52382e7f@posting.google. com>...
> Have you checked to see if this is under warranty ?
> I believe that I have a cracked manifold or bolts and I have a letter from
> Jeep that has a service bulletin that applies to some old and newer jeeps.
> It states that I could be reimbersed for work already done to fix the problem.
>
> Regards
> Bead_runner
>
> > > I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ed. (6
> > > cyl.) I have heard this is a common issue. For you Jeep nuts out
> > > there, here is my question: If I go with a replacement manifold, what
> > > brands should I look for and what web sites seem to have the best
> > > prices and service? I have seen the manifolds with the springs on the
> > > sides for better flexibility. Any recommendations?