Intake Manifold Cracked!!

[1996GT]

So im driving home from work and all of a sudden the temp gauge goes up to the L. I got home and checked it out and the crack is where one of the a/c or heater hoses go.

My question is, can i temporarily rerpair the crack. Its a hairline crack for now and its not gushing out coolant but im sure its a matter of time.
I dont have the money for a new manifold yet. But when i do, i wanted to do the pi swap. Any advise or suggestions are welcome.

 

[Steven]

It would difficult to repair it or even patch it, as its high pressure location.

 

[Ninety8stang]

It would be a lot more beneficial if you just go ahead and replace it like steven said its a high pressure set up and i dont think it would hold up there. The best thing to do would be to pick up a new intake with an aluminum crossover. You can find them pretty much any where for pretty cheap. Just keep your eyes peeled for a good price. I have an nPI intake if your interested with an aluminum cross over for the time being.

 

[1996GT]

Yeah i kindda figured there would be no getting around replacing the manifold.
You guys think jb weld would hold up for a couple of days?

 

[Petek]

Yeah i kindda figured there would be no getting around replacing the manifold.
You guys think jb weld would hold up for a couple of days?

i highly doubt it will seal very well because of the moisture in the area. you could, but you would need to take off the mani and do a REALLY good job. but i doubt it very much soo. just get a new intake.

 

[Steven]

Basically it would crack somewhere else. Before you know it, you'll have a JB weld intake

 

[DropTopPony]

For all the time spent rigging it up you could just swap it out. You can find stock replacements really cheap or do the PI intake swap.

 

[1996GT]

Yeah ill probably just replace it right off the bat. Can someone post the link to the diy for the manifold swap.

I know ive seen it on here i just dont remember. thanks.

 

[Willis_98GT]

If I still had my npi intake I'd ship it to you

 

[duff daddy]

get a hold of 330cube gt hes got some pi maifolds

 

[Naptown_Stang]

If you somehow managed to patch it i would be really careful and that can only be temporary. Something similar happend to me and i just bought a new one. its the best way to go.

 

[1996mustangGT]

Cant patch it...JB weld worked for a couple days 'till my livernois kit got to my house.

Sorry man sucks to hear Good oppurtunity to get a PI intake though!

 

[Cruizin GT]

That sucks, but a good reason to go PI and not look back.

 

[Twista]

theres a guy getting rid of a nonpi for free.. i ran into