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Exhaust manifold leak

Tiny
JETUNDRA
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  • 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
My check engine light just came on and it is a leaking driver side exhaust manifold. How soon should I replace it? Thanks.
Saturday, September 30th, 2017 AT 1:40 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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As soon as you can. The reason being that the leak can cause other problems. For instance the check engine light can come on and show that side of the engine running lean, the computer will try to add extra fuel to correct that and that will damage the converter. Or if the leak is in some spots it can act like a torch and damage wiring or other parts.
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Saturday, September 30th, 2017 AT 3:10 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the quick answer. I will schedule the repair for next week.
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Saturday, September 30th, 2017 AT 3:24 PM
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STEVE W.
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You are welcome. Please return with any automotive questions. Thank you for using 2CarPros. Com.
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Saturday, September 30th, 2017 AT 8:14 PM

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