Loud Ticking And Exhaust Leak From Engine Help!

[keong]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone could give me a head's up on what the problem is, before i take the turbo covers etc apart.

Basically exhaust noise from the engine bay is crazy loud also when i accelerate the noise gets louder and a ticking sound can be heard. Tick Tick TICK TICK !!! driving me crazy. I have a r33 s2 , stock turbo. Could it be the manifold/gasket or turbo fault. And yes i dont really know what im talking about ..people just keep on telling me its this and that. Remember a really loud exhaust leak from the engine bay is the problem... and the ticking.. fuel consumption is really bad and also boost is still the same as before (not loosing power).

Thanks Guys.

[R31Nismoid]

Its the exhaust manifold gasket.

Time to visit your mechanic

[keong]

Wow talk about super quick. Thanks and yeah i will be seeing him this weekend any ideas on where to get the parts , can i just run down to autobarn etc?

[Devils_Advocate21]

just do it yourself its fun, make sure you allow for broken studs, i dont think autobarn sell the gaskets unsure, but you can either go down to the local nissan for $105.00 or source the cheaper just as good option for around 60 bucks, goodluck and have fun. mind you probably not best to do it yourself it is pretty hard and lengthy, unless you good to experiment and have time on your hands.

[race_snooze]

Nissan Quoted me just 2 months ago $150 for the gasket. By the way it will most likely be number 6 or 1. Careful not to get the studs snapped very very painful to fix

[keong]

yeh i was looking at it the other day, have to take off top piping turbo covers etc, i think i better leave it to the pros or else if i take it out ill never finish it in 2 years ..lol.. thanks for your help mate.

[Abo Bob]

I could just as easily be the turbo to manifold gasket which is much cheaper and easier to replace.

[BezerkR32]

do yourself a favour and change the lot, all the studs, gaskets nuts etc. Wont have to worry about them for another 13 years. And manifold gaskets are well under the $100 mark genuine gasket. $2 each for studs. probably $150 all up in parts. Dont only replace the brocken studs as you will continue to break them when you try to bolt it all back up.

Edited November 10, 2006 by BezerkR32

[R31Nismoid]

Yeah, i would agree with Stuart.

While its all out, get it done once and never have to worry about it again.

Sometimes spending a bit more coin initially can save you a LOT more in the long run

[keong]

Advice taken, i will get it done too.. thanks for all your help!