Back fire

1999 FORD EXPLORER
200,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAY MAN2
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On top of the manifold is a metal pipe and it cracked and it keeps backfiring.
Aug 3, 2016 at 4:53 AM
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HMAC300
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that may be a pipe for EGR and will definitely need replacing. it may be the cause of your backfire if you do take it off check for plugging of exhaust on both ends.
Aug 3, 2016 at 5:16 AM
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