2000 Saturn L200 loud

2000 SATURN L200
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JEKUDO
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the car has a loud sound coming from the front. It sounds like when the muffler is gone, but it is coming from up front. i think the exhaust manifold has a crack, but would like your advice and a way to confirm this.
May 16, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

With the engine cold remove any heat shields and run the engine, check for black carbon tracks, loose manifold bolts and using a length of hose, place one end around manifold moving around gasket and flange and listen to the other end, this will help you locate smaller leaks.

mark (mhpautos)
May 16, 2010 at 5:50 PM
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