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Topic: Intake Manifold
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Moneypit
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Sacramento CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 09-19-2001 05:04 PM
  
Well it finally happened. The intake manifold on my '96 GT Convertable cracked last friday. Luckily it was fixed under the recall. Thus it didn't cost me anything to get fixed except a few hours of my time. Keep an eye on yours! The recall only lasts for 7 years from the date the vehicle began warranty coverage.
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71ragtop
Gearhead Posts: 2459
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-21-2001 03:14 PM
Sorry to hear about the manifold. Although isn't that a common problem with them? sounds like you are lucky it lasted that long.Now you can go get a 'real' intake.  MORE POWER!!!! Mike
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 2926
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 09-23-2001 05:19 PM
My 97 has just over 35,000 miles. I'm waiting, waiting, waiting for that manifold to go. I hear it's usually around 40,000 miles that they crack.
If it doesn't should I still get it replaced before the seven years is up. Will they replace it even if it doesn't crack under the warranty?J.
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Moneypit
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Sacramento CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 09-24-2001 05:46 PM
Mine just rolled over 40k. So what you've been hearing is apparantly correct. The fix is actually a recall, so I suspect if you ask them to fix it they probably would. Don't know for sure. Anybody making an aftermarket intake for the 4.6? [This message has been edited by Moneypit (edited 09-24-2001).]
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cpmaverick
Moderator Posts: 1560
From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 09-24-2001 07:12 PM
The Bullitt intake is different. The only other intakes I know of have blowers attached. Not a bad idea ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
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Daily Driver
http://www.maverickgrabber.com
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32669
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-03-2001 07:06 PM
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Originally posted by 66HIPO&more:
My 97 has just over 35,000 miles. I'm waiting, waiting, waiting for that manifold to go. I hear it's usually around 40,000 miles that they crack.
If it doesn't should I still get it replaced before the seven years is up. Will they replace it even if it doesn't crack under the warranty?J.
If you can get them to replace it before it cracks, I'd sure do that to prevent any possible engine damage. Rod and main bearings HATE antifreeze. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC Be American, Drive American!
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 588
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-06-2001 10:24 AM
They won't replace it unless it cracks. It is not a recall, only a TSB.------------------
Randy Thornton
Boss 302 & Saleen S281
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Moneypit
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Sacramento CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-09-2001 04:48 PM
That is what I thought too. But when I contacted the Ford Customer Service 800 number to gather some info before I called the dealer, the operator told me it was actually a recall. I'm not trying to start an arguement here, just passing on the info I received.
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 9155
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-09-2001 06:23 PM
It is a recall, but only if the vehicle in question (it covers more than just Mustangs) has been assembled at a certain plant.When my Crown Vic's intake took a dump, they wouldn't cover it because it wasn't assembled at the "right" plant. I typed up and posted the print out I received from my dealer. I'll type it up and post it again if Steve doesn't have that post archived. Stewart [This message has been edited by Stewart (edited 10-09-2001).]
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