where exactly do the intake manifolds usually crack at? is it where the waterneck attaches to the intake or behind the alternator?

 

both can, most likely behind the alternator.

 

Just found out about mine today!

 

i have a reply for KENDIESEL ......from the looks of it we have about the same car. out of curiosity how many miles are on your car and is it driven really hard?

 

where did yours crack at?

 

I have the replacement with the aluminum trim for the 96-98 GT. I had to get it because mine cracked, but two days later my engine crank broke so I got a new motor. I have the intake in my house with probably 30 miles on it. Anyone interested in it?

 

is the recall on the intake manifold still in effect.

 

here's a piece of advice

a ford crown vic came into the dealer I work at with this problem. I work right with the mechanics and I'm nosey so I check out what they are fixing sometimes.

It cracked right at the front runner, behind the alternator. There are no warning signs, just it suddenly pops. It's a $1500 repair at the dealer. 500 for the part and 600 for labor.

My advice... buy an aftermarket upgrade intake for around 200-300 and do it yourself.

And no the recall is not in effect... it stopped a year or two ago unfortunately...

And the way it worked, was you paid to have it fixed, then you have to b!tch to ford corporate to get a reimbursement

 

What would be a good choice for a manifold.

 

ask bsteen81... he said he's selling his, the one you would need


this is pretty much it

96-98 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-9...73494768QQrdZ1


99-04 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-00...73493910QQrdZ1