Mattloz

I jacked up the motor just to remove that stud that broke so I can fit the air drill in there that's about it

bwFX42006

What brand did you end up replacing your stock manifold with?

hld247

Are you sure that you have an exhaust leak at the manifold? I thought I did and it ended up being a bad COP. I know it's not full proof but might want to try soapy water and a spray bottle.

bwFX42006

Soapy water and a spray bottle?

screamineagle

I think he means to check for a leaking manifold. Not sure how well that would work on such a hot surface.

bwFX42006

Ah...yes I doubt that would work well. I know it has to be a manifold leak. The sound is unmistakable.

Mattloz

Nope mine. Was the manifold now I have either a phaser tick or a bad Vct valve (something like that) hopefully when I go to my cousins shop Tomorrow I'll pull #3 and make sure it's tight

Is the number 3 plug on passenger side from fan to fire wall or firewall to fan or driver side

jake_85

#3 is on the passenger side from the fan to the firewall.

jake_85

Let us know when you check the plug torque what you find. Since we did m plugs and found that, I've seen 2 different 5.4 3v with same issue...

jake_85

5.4l 3v firing order