Holed exhaust Manifold

[wjcheeth]

After noticing water in the oil on the dipstick, I removed the exhaust manifold and found a nice small hole throwing water in the exhaust port. Does anyone have any experience with using aftermarket manifolds or are the Mercruiser originals better? Also the riser looks to be in fairly good shape, should I replace it at the same time while its out?

 

[ziggy]

Re: Holed exhaust Manifold

ya don't say what ya got, but i just used a aftermarket manifold on my toy. seems ok. for $400 less than oem (that was -50% from oem)i went for it. and i like oem real well. but for my ole toy. i figure better new and no holes and aftermaket than holes. anyways. i did my riser too. now i know what i got.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Holed exhaust Manifold

For the money after-market works fine, You didn't say what your set-up was, but change it out too and hang onto it. If you need a replacement part in a jam .....you have it..Clean it up an put it on the shelf...J

 

[KaGee]

Re: Holed exhaust Manifold

Aftermarket's carry a longer warranty.