What is a crack in the manifold cover of my 99 Honda Civic? And how serious is it?

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~Khanokh~

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I don't even know what a manifold cover is, but about five years ago the dealer told me that it would cost $1500 to repair a crack in my manifold cover. Yet I haven't noticed any problems driving since then, even though I haven't had it repaired now after five years that I was told about it.

However, another maintenance shop just told me yesterday about the crack in the manifold cover again, even though it's five years later. Nonetheless, my car has been running fine for all of these years.

Should I refrain from fixing it if my car seems to be running fine? It has 85000 miles and starts immediately on the coldest of winter days.

Are they just out to get money or am I in for a rude awakening some day?
 
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mdk68gto

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the manifold cover, i have to assume that it is the exhaust manifold, it serves as a heat shield in the engine bay and really not much else. i do not see why it would be 1500 to repair or replace. you can pick one up at the local dealer or junk yard if you are lucky and some one else was not so much, for a fair price.
 
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kevusaborn

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Start by calling back your mechanic and ask him specifically
what part this is. I've never heard of a manifold cover either.
Did you explain to your mechanic you were told this 5 years ago
and now are hearing this again ?

Exhaust manifold, Intake Manifold.. it's got to be one of these
or a new part that I guess I will learn about too...

I had a cracked exhaust manifold on a Pontiac V-8 that made a
chirping sound when cold, but never fixed it.

If an intake manifold is cracked , you usually have coolant leaking
or a vacuum leak...

So ask again how this affects the performance of your car.

Good Luck..
 
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25yearsexperiencet

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It's going to be the "exhaust manifold" itself is cracked.

This contains the catalytic converter.

Federal law PROHIBITS any "repairs" be made to converters.

If it doesn't fail state or emissions inspection-provided you have them you can leave it be. With the understanding that it's leaking exhaust...carbon monoxide is part of exhaust.. and you do so at your own risk.

They do make aftermarket manifold/cat's but the cat portion of it is cheap and will surely fail in a few years at best.
 
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