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Re: Cracked manifold/faulty glow plugs?
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:07 pm
by X5Sport
It won't (at least it is less likely) be the plugs as they are sealed in. A cracked manifold however will definitely do it as it will mean fumes can get into the ac intakes as they are only in the scuttle panel.
Re: Cracked manifold/faulty glow plugs?
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:08 pm
by Smeeagain
And if replacing the manifold get a cast iron one off ebay not an OEM one as it will crack again
Smee
Re: Cracked manifold/faulty glow plugs?
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:55 am
by gsj87
How much am I looking at to get the manifold replaced? Rough price?
Re: Cracked manifold/faulty glow plugs?
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:29 am
by Smeeagain
a quick search on eBay for "E53 exhaust manifold" brought up this at £70.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Replaceme ... SwOtdYVAql
Perhaps goes without saying that it is your responsibility to check that this is suitable for your vehicle and I ma not endorsing that seller. IT's just to show you but it's comfortably less than a hundred quid
Smee