Cracked Intake Manifold

lrrs168 · 03-20-2001, 08:23 AM

I just took my '96 GT out of storage and had coolant gushing out all over. Apparently the 5 year old anti-freeze was't up to the job and the front coolant channel, between the heads(also contains the thermostat) has a 3 in long crack.

Since I now have the old manifold off the car, what are my options? New(ouch$$), used, maybe an aftermarket manifold?

Thanks for any help.
Rich

T_Bone · 03-20-2001, 09:36 AM

Dude, what the hell are you doing? Don't take it apart!!! Ford will fix it for free. The cracked intake is a common problem on 96-97 GT's. They don't replace the intake until it cracks. So, they pay for the tow, and all repairs.
Call the Ford dealer and have them fix it. The same thing happened on my old 96GT. I didn't pay a dime.
Just do what I ended up doing...sell the GT and buy a Cobra with a real intake.

Good luck

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T-Bones 1997 Cobra
Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.10's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Flowmasters, s/f connectors, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers.

97snakedriver · 03-20-2001, 09:37 AM

There's a TSB on this. Ford will replace it. Just got to get it to a dealer. Just to be on the safe side you might not want to mention that its been in storage.

97snakedriver · 03-20-2001, 09:39 AM

**** ! (%$#@!) You beat me to it!

T_Bone · 03-20-2001, 09:46 AM

Heehee!

95GTS · 03-20-2001, 09:14 PM

Yep, there's a recall on it. I just had mine done and they installed a 98 intake on it. For what that's worth, probably nothing. If they give you **** about it I've got a copy of the recall if you need it. Also, don't mention it was in storage. Just tell them you were driving it and it blew.

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1996 Mustang GTS <---Must sell. $10,900 obo 56,000 miles

moosejaw · 03-24-2001, 02:38 AM

I know someone here in St. Louis who paid to have his intake replaced (did it on his own). Then went to Sunset Ford and they reimbursed him his previous cost AND they replaced the intake again! They wanted it done IAW the TSB so they ripped it all out.

Gotta love it when customer service is done right.

Mike

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Live near St.Louis?
Check out Mustang Muscle and Dyno in High Ridge, MO
Check out my ride.

lrrs168 · 03-25-2001, 12:30 AM

Thanks for the info guys, Tuesday I boxed up and labeled the parts I had removed and had it towed to the local Ford dealer. They reassembled the whole thing, got it back Thursday, all free of charge. The first guy I spoke to tried to say I was responsible for the tow charge. I said 'Because of the defective Ford intake, I couldn't drive it there to get the recall done' He then asked his boss and called someone and finally agreed. Boy, I really felt on the defensive, sort of like I had to prove myself innocent of any wrong doing. That's not right!

Rich

03-20-2001, 08:23 AM	#1
lrrs168 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cromwell, CT, USA Posts: 8	Cracked Intake Manifold I just took my '96 GT out of storage and had coolant gushing out all over. Apparently the 5 year old anti-freeze was't up to the job and the front coolant channel, between the heads(also contains the thermostat) has a 3 in long crack. Since I now have the old manifold off the car, what are my options? New(ouch$$), used, maybe an aftermarket manifold? Thanks for any help. Rich

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03-20-2001, 09:36 AM	#2
T_Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 207	Dude, what the hell are you doing? Don't take it apart!!! Ford will fix it for free. The cracked intake is a common problem on 96-97 GT's. They don't replace the intake until it cracks. So, they pay for the tow, and all repairs. Call the Ford dealer and have them fix it. The same thing happened on my old 96GT. I didn't pay a dime. Just do what I ended up doing...sell the GT and buy a Cobra with a real intake. Good luck ------------------ T-Bones 1997 Cobra Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.10's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Flowmasters, s/f connectors, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers.

03-20-2001, 09:37 AM	#3
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	There's a TSB on this. Ford will replace it. Just got to get it to a dealer. Just to be on the safe side you might not want to mention that its been in storage.

03-20-2001, 09:39 AM	#4
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	**** ! (%$#@!) You beat me to it!

03-20-2001, 09:46 AM	#5
T_Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 207	Heehee!

03-20-2001, 09:14 PM	#6
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Yep, there's a recall on it. I just had mine done and they installed a 98 intake on it. For what that's worth, probably nothing. If they give you **** about it I've got a copy of the recall if you need it. Also, don't mention it was in storage. Just tell them you were driving it and it blew. ------------------ 1996 Mustang GTS <---Must sell. $10,900 obo 56,000 miles

03-24-2001, 02:38 AM	#7
moosejaw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: St.Louis,MO Posts: 274	I know someone here in St. Louis who paid to have his intake replaced (did it on his own). Then went to Sunset Ford and they reimbursed him his previous cost AND they replaced the intake again! They wanted it done IAW the TSB so they ripped it all out. Gotta love it when customer service is done right. Mike ------------------ Live near St.Louis? Check out Mustang Muscle and Dyno in High Ridge, MO Check out my ride.

03-25-2001, 12:30 AM	#8
lrrs168 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cromwell, CT, USA Posts: 8	Thanks for the info guys, Tuesday I boxed up and labeled the parts I had removed and had it towed to the local Ford dealer. They reassembled the whole thing, got it back Thursday, all free of charge. The first guy I spoke to tried to say I was responsible for the tow charge. I said 'Because of the defective Ford intake, I couldn't drive it there to get the recall done' He then asked his boss and called someone and finally agreed. Boy, I really felt on the defensive, sort of like I had to prove myself innocent of any wrong doing. That's not right! Rich