E G -flippin'- R valve/hose.

[BradR]

So...
I bought the Mountaineer... Small exhaust leak...
Coming from the exhaust manifold...
Missing bolt...
Replace bolt = ( could not get bolt) = not fixed
Replace manifolds = not fixed
Reseat manifolds = not fixed
Take another look today and it's the EGR hose, can feel the exhausr blowing by the big nut on the manifold...

So parts are coming in tomorrow... about $100
BTW: I'm replacing the valve anyways, just because it looks old and is rusty, and there is some carbon built up in there so I figure I'd just do it while I'm at it...

I remember seeing a picture of a line that looked like it did what mine did too, I think it was one of Turdle's I'll see if I can find the pic and thread...

I guess this just goes to show to check that line if you have an exhaust leak/ticky noise...

Which reminds me of a question... When idling there seemed to be a tick noise, and as RPM went higher/load applied the tick went away and there was more definite signs of exhaust leak, is this all the same thing or is there a tick i need to worry about too?

 

[jremington59]

The tick could be from the ex manifold leak or from the egr tube.

 

[BradR]

well lets hope egr since the manifolds are brand new and semi-professionally installed. (My friend did them at his dad's shop with his dad supervising (Dad is a mechanic, son is learning, but very knowledgeable))