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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Joegnsx, Dec 13, 2016.

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  1. Joegnsx

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    #1 Joegnsx, Dec 13, 2016
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    My 2005 F430 started making a ticking sound--also had some white dust for many months now. Last week ticking got louder and thought I heard exhaust leak. All noise pretty much lasted only 39-seconds. Pic below shows what I'm pretty sure is a crack--along the weld.... Documents indicate previous owner had manifolds replaced twice (dealer) before I got the car. I'm thinking Fabspeed headers!
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  2. mike32

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    #2 mike32, Dec 13, 2016
    What ever you fit be sure you get the insulation blankets as its cut the engine bay heat a lot.
     
  3. phrogs

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    #3 phrogs, Dec 13, 2016
    Smoke test it and youll know for sure.
     
  4. Joegnsx

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    #4 Joegnsx, Dec 20, 2016
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    No smoke test required. Here is my flashlight test..... I replaced with new Fabspeed headers which are excellent--better than the original exhaust manifold and guaranteed for life!
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  5. 2NA

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    #5 2NA, Dec 20, 2016
    If that crack is the only problem it's an easy fix.

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  6. Joegnsx

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    #6 Joegnsx, Dec 20, 2016
    True--I may get it fixed and keep in case I ever sell the car and new owner wants to go all original--however the headers are better--less restrictive with no pre-cats, and after 3 failures, the Ferrari manifolds are completely unreliable. The Fabspeed product is visually higher quality.
     

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