Oops, just when you think things are great

[pappy]

My 4Runner has been running great lately. No issues. Good power (all relative to a 22RE). Until last night coming home from the gym. I hear this faint noise. Sounds like an exhaust leak. Then something blows. I'm thinking header gasket. After all the flange is warped. So today, armed with a new gasket I pop the hood ... and find this.

 

[jstncse]

Time for a new one. I hear there is a Hundy for sale

 

[alia176]

Time for a new one. I hear there is a Hundy for sale

and a pretty good price too

 

[pappy]

I think the Hundy would be a bit more than a new header. Ordered a new Doug Thorley. Hopefully they haven't changed in the last 15 years and will bolt right up.

 

[Dumpolina]

"faint noise"?? That's a wicked crack!
On the bright side, the flange wont be warped anymore?

 

[evanz80]

How many miles on the header that cracked? I am pretty sure you got your money's worth out of it!

 

[pappy]

I'm guessing it's around 15-20 years old. I did get my $$ worth out of it.

 

[marcfj60]

Just weld it up with some big ugly welds.

 

[pappy]

Just weld it up with some big ugly welds.

Grant has dibs on the corpse for just the very reason.

 

[slimbuddha]

I say cut up a soda can, and get some hose clamps, with JB weld. It would be stronger than anything ever made.

 

[pappy]

Donedeal. Of course the flange didn't line up and I needed a trip to the muffler shop. Much quieter too.

 

[lurch]

Hmmm. Thought the new would come with a turbo...

 

[pappy]

Do they make mini-turbos I can run off the Ox fitting?

 

[jstncse]

Leaf blower?

 

[sl33p3]

The Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer

they even have your color!