Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) exhaust manifold

[Moe]

Looks like I have a hairline crack in my exhaust manifold between the 2nd and 3rd runner. What would be the best to replace with, stock or aftermarket? I think these cracks may be all too common. Any tsbs?

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Looks like I have a hairline crack in my exhaust manifold between the 2nd and 3rd runner. What would be the best to replace with, stock or aftermarket? I think these cracks may be all too common. Any tsbs?

Used to be a pretty common failure - one of the available 3-piece after market replacements is probably your best bet...