98 V8 exhaust leak

[shugrhill]

Is there a particular place where the EGR tube or manifolds crack on the 5.0l? I replaced the cracked DPFE hoses but I still hear an exhaust leak on the passenger side, but i don't see any cracks anywhere.

 

[nssj2]

Start the truck cold, and feel around the bellows part of the EGR tube. that's where mine cracked. You have about a minute after a cold start to find the leak, but it's the best way.