My intake manifold broke :(
 

Hi there! This is my second thread in this forum... I have a problem... Mi intake manifold cracked :( And the coolant leaks from it... Just behind the alternator where the coolant passage is... I patched it with high temp silicone and some poxipol (I'm from guatemala i dunno if you know poxipol or how its called in other countries) But I dont want a patched up manifold... So I am wondering in the intake manifold from the 4.6 crown victoria fits my engine... My uncle lives in California and I have seen a lot of police cars in the junkyards ( Crownn victoria ) I noticed tha its the same engine... So he could send me the manifold here to Guatemala... Someone knows if this intake manifold makes a perfect fit in my 4.6 mustang GT year 1996??? I really need help! :cool:

Re: My intake manifold broke :(
 

Be careful of the patch fix, the intake is destined to crack further. It is no fun travelling at 60 plus MPH and having the intake go POOF!! and having a large amount of steam cloud your vision with anti-freeze covering your window. The Crown Vic intake will fit your 96 as long as it is the 96-98 Romeo production engine. You would be better off replacing it with 98' intake which some have the aluminum coolant crossover. Just be aware that Crown Vics had the same problem...

Re: My intake manifold broke :(
 

Get a new intake manifold. Youcan get it from Ford or from some Mustang aftermarket dealers now. A used one will only break again, either in the same place or at the thermostat housing. A new one is about $250 (roughly), but it is a big job to replace it, it would be a shame to waste half a day putting a used one on only to have it break the next month and you have to do it again.

Re: My intake manifold broke :(
 

Ok... I got a new manifold with the new aluminium coolant passage... Thanx to all who helped me :D

Re: My intake manifold broke :(
 

That should last. My replacement on my 97 was the all plastic one, so I just know I will have to do it again some day. The replacement on my 98 had the aluminum passage.

Re: My intake manifold broke :(
 

Actually replacing the manifold is pretty simple but tedious. Make sure you use the correct tightening sequence and bolts should be torqued @18 lb-ft. If you need a sequence diagram, I can email it to you...

Cliff