Got the 100K miles blues, F-150

jus2shy wrote:

mosseater wrote:
As I rationalize it in my head, (and my wallet) I know you guys are correct. To finally own it means another type of headache. That's just how it is.

Yeah, that tapping is pretty loud for the first 22 seconds, then it quiets down. Problem now is I'm smelling it stronger in the cabin than I ever have before, so it's going to need done for PA inspection. A strict no-no here. I'm also worried about erosion and losing a head or burning a valve. I just have that sinking feeling that it's going to be more than the $800, and that the other side will follow suit soon after. And, of course since the leak likely started at about 30K initially, the new gaskets aren't going to last long either.

I just love how we claim to be so much more advanced now, but we're still wrestling with the problems that remain unsolved since the dawn of the automotive age. Sealing exhaust manifolds??? Really? I guess a computer can't solve that one, eh? Sheesh!

The solution is building cylinder heads with integrated intake and exhaust manifolds (No gaskets, no bolts). I think Volkswagen or some European company and a few GM 4-banger motors moved that way. Sadly, you never know just how bad a problem is until you start peeling the layers of that onion. G'luck and hopefully it isn't anything too bad!

Chryslers Pentastar engines have the integrated exhaust manifolds on the them......a great idea!!

$800 for one side?!!! I think you need to shop around a bit. maybe $800 for both sides. I can tell you it shouldn`t take a dealer that does them almost daily 8 hours a side!

mosseater wrote:
As I rationalize it in my head, (and my wallet) I know you guys are correct. To finally own it means another type of headache. That's just how it is.

Yeah, that tapping is pretty loud for the first 22 seconds, then it quiets down. Problem now is I'm smelling it stronger in the cabin than I ever have before, so it's going to need done for PA inspection. A strict no-no here. I'm also worried about erosion and losing a head or burning a valve. I just have that sinking feeling that it's going to be more than the $800, and that the other side will follow suit soon after. And, of course since the leak likely started at about 30K initially, the new gaskets aren't going to last long either.

I just love how we claim to be so much more advanced now, but we're still wrestling with the problems that remain unsolved since the dawn of the automotive age. Sealing exhaust manifolds??? Really? I guess a computer can't solve that one, eh? Sheesh!

The solution is building cylinder heads with integrated intake and exhaust manifolds (No gaskets, no bolts). I think Volkswagen or some European company and a few GM 4-banger motors moved that way. Sadly, you never know just how bad a problem is until you start peeling the layers of that onion. G'luck and hopefully it isn't anything too bad!

As I rationalize it in my head, (and my wallet) I know you guys are correct. To finally own it means another type of headache. That's just how it is.

Yeah, that tapping is pretty loud for the first 22 seconds, then it quiets down. Problem now is I'm smelling it stronger in the cabin than I ever have before, so it's going to need done for PA inspection. A strict no-no here. I'm also worried about erosion and losing a head or burning a valve. I just have that sinking feeling that it's going to be more than the $800, and that the other side will follow suit soon after. And, of course since the leak likely started at about 30K initially, the new gaskets aren't going to last long either.

I just love how we claim to be so much more advanced now, but we're still wrestling with the problems that remain unsolved since the dawn of the automotive age. Sealing exhaust manifolds??? Really? I guess a computer can't solve that one, eh? Sheesh!

Warranty done custom exhaust time...only $800.00 that's my monthly maintenance and fuel Bill on my needy F350 LOL!!!

It's less than two payments on a new one if you look on the bright side.

How bad is the exhaust leak? Mine has had a "clicking" noise for about the last 70,000 and it hasn't bothered anyone. I can't even hear it with the radio on.

Nope. You won't get rich driving any vehicle.

There is always the alternative of paying $800.00 a month plus for the new loaded trucks.

I really like your truck, I would recommend fixing it and keep rolling it.

Thanks!

Jeremiah