Why is there a gas smell under the hood of my Tacoma after having the head gasket replaced The mechanic said it was because the exhaust manifold is cracked but there is a smell of gas not exhaust?

It must be REPLACED with another 1.

A cracked radiator can not be fixed. A cracked radiator needs to be replaced . A mechanic can replace one in a few hours. ...

White exhaust usually means that there is water in the combustion chamber and there is a crack somewhere. Pull out the dipstick and see if the oil is a milky white. If it is then you have either a cracked head or a cracked block. Heads cam be replaced somewhat affordable by a reputable mechanic, cracked block the engine is toast needs to be replaced. ...

An exhaust leak is usually the result of a bad gasket or a cracked manifold. For a proper fix, either the gasket or both the manifold and the gasket must be replaced. ...

leaking or cracked manifold

Intake and exhaust manifold gaskets are also replaced along with the head gasket. Head is inspected and if cracked it is replaced. Head bolts should also be replaced with new ones. ...

manifold or downpipe gaskets may be leaking gases or worse, cracked manifold ...

A cracked/warped head, Blown head gasket, cracked cylinder wall, or cracked/warped intake manifold. ...

A good clue would be water in the oil. That said, just because you do not have water in the oil, doesn't mean the block is not cracked. Have a good mechanic check the car. ...

Don't know what kind of vehicle you have but a thermostat housing and the clutch are not connected in any way. Need more info. ...

IT depends on if IT's an INTAKE or EXHAST MANIFOLD.

if it is the intake manifold YES, exhaust manifold NO.

A cracked screen can be replaced, but it will be an expensive repair. Think $200 or so. ...

there wouldn't be any coolant in the oil if your intake manifold gasket is shot. so its the gasket. A cracked block or cylinder head would render the motor unstartable, so that's a lie from the mechanic. Find a different one you can trust. ...

what is the cost of repair of Toyota 4runner exhaust manifold

Depending on the location and size of the crack, you may be able to have it welded shut or you may have to replace the manifold. ...

I bought a 2000 tj three years ago with a cracked exhaust manifold (dealer said it was a exhaust gasket on down pipe). Cost $98 at O'Reileys. I replaced the exhaust manifold in my drive way with a 119 piece Craftsman tool set in 4 hours. Two years of use and it too has cracked so I am going to see if I can beat the 4 hour mark now that I know how to do it. ...

A exhaust manifold that is warped, cracked, or missing a gasket will make a sound like a engine miss. I usually look for soot near the suspected area to tell for sure. ...

The head gasket is gone or the block/head is cracked. Water is mixing with oil. If you remove the valve cover and the head or the intake manifold you may notice a fluid of a deep battleship gray color. This is due to grinding metal fillament mixing with the water and lubricant due to failed lubrication because chances are that you are losing oil if the block is cracked and engine coolant is mixing with water and oil or the head...

Blown head gasket and/or cracked head.

The head gasket or actual cylinder head is cracked.

Cracked tile needs to be cut out and then replaced. This is usually done by a professional, and can be difficult by yourself. ...

No, it must be repaired and/or replaced.

If your referring to the engine block, the motor has to be replaced. If your refering to a cracked head, the head has to be replaced. Contact a service technician you can trust. a cracked block cannot be repaired. The only option is to replace the engine. ...

Yes , engine coolant can get in an engine cylinder from a bad head gasket , a warped or cracked cylinder head , a bad intake manifold gasket etc. ( P.S. I'm not a mechanic / technician ) ...