Cracked exhaust manifold?

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Nov 11, 2015 | 04:51 PM

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jpmarine6786

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From: Denver, Colorado

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I can hear a leak and I can smell pure exhaust if I am in the engine bay with the engine running.

Nov 11, 2015 | 04:57 PM

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93XJeeper

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From: North Carolina

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by jpmarine6786

I can hear a leak and I can smell pure exhaust if I am in the engine bay with the engine running.

could be leaking in more than one place as well. Might just need a new one.

Nov 11, 2015 | 11:55 PM

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jpmarine6786

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From: Denver, Colorado

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Do you guys think this would work?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000C1...F1SWV9BY3WD8HW
I've come to the conclusion I should replace it myself. It's like a Saturday job right? I just got a job so I think I'll be able to replace it soon. Praying for no snow when I replace it.

Nov 12, 2015 | 05:33 AM

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CCKen

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From: Canton, MI

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

If/when you replace the exhaust manifold I recommend using the OEM exhaust gasket (dealer). I found that aftermarket gaskets are out of register, i.e., the ports in the gasket don't line up with the ports in the head. The OEM gasket is dead nuts.