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i have a 1996 DX (d16y7)

anyone have any idea what problems a cracked exhaust manifold can cause.

Im getting a check engine light for both o2 sensors...

i guess im asking should i replace the o2 sensors and the manifold... or will changing the manifold solve the problem

 
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ive heard its 8 years or 160 000km... whichever comes first... my car is 1996 so 9 years... and 170 000km... so im pretty sure honda wont take it at this point

 
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you need the o2 sensors, o2 sensors are supposed to be replaced every 50xxxkm but people neglect it because its a costly job

 
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^ True. I think my Contour has 5 O2 sensors in it. One before each of the precats, one after each of the precats, one precat per bank for a total of two precats and one after the main catalytic converter, for a total of 5.

For the price of all 5 sensors I bet I could get another Contour!

 
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5 o2 sensors? wow, I thought the new mustangs were bad with 4.

 
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well today i got the crack welded... pls ppl dont tell me that it wont hold up ... i already know that it isnt as good as getting a new manifold... but honda charges an arm and a leg for these manifolds... even standard auto wreckers charges 260...

i tried to make the weld job as good as possible... sanded it.. heated with a blow torch until red, and then welded... it looks clean and there doesnt seem to be any air leaking... now i gotta go buy 2 new o2 sensors...

does anyone know if the o2 sensors are different... meaning is the top sensor different from the bottom one...