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Report: Exhaust Manifold Can Warp and Cause the Studs to Break Off

Nissan Quest Problem
9 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Average Mileage: 198,500 mi (134,000 mi - 263,000 mi)

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The exhaust manifold often warps and cracks, breaking off the studs between the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold. The noise may be most noticeable when the engine is cold.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 1998 Nissan Quest, 263,000 mi

    i have a 98 nissan quest....awsome little van...great gas mileage...no issues...except the ticking noise which i think is my manifold...if anyone else is experiencing this issue also please email me @ jsalmini16@yahoo...thx

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  • Report #2

    Studs broke,,,makes noise,... too much to fix it and no one wants to do the job because they can't get at the broken studs

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 1996 Nissan Quest, 134,000 mi

    Two exhaust manifold studs are broken off. Engine still runs OK.
    Have not fixed the problem

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