Exhaust stuff

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In a message dated 96-03-20 17:02:06 EST, you write:

>
>    I removed the intake/exhaust manifold, and head on my 5000cstq today to
>check for a leaky manifold. As I suspected, the exhaust manifold was cracked
>and
>leaking near the no. 4 cylinder. It also appeared to be leaking around the
>no. 1
>gasket. I intend to replace it with the two-piece manifold. Am I correct
that
>this was used on '89 and later 10v turbos?
10vturbos 89.5> should have them...
> Where is the best place to find
>this
>used and how much do they go for? 
Yards show the book value at 600.oo figgr half of that is selling price.....
 Good luck finding one, they are near impossible to find used....
Any thoughts on any alternatives (headers)
>?
>   I also took the chance to examine the head. The rearmost bearing on the
>camshaft was very grooved. All others were fine. What would be a good course
>of
>action to take on this and should I lap the valves or replace the stem seals
>while I have it out? Keep in mind that I don't have a ton of money to spend
>right now, but I plan a complete rebuild of the engine in 6-12 months. By
the
>way the car has 150,000 miles. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Common problem of an overtight cam belt, puts strain on the water pump
bearing, and pulls on the cam gear (not a good thing, btw).......  do the
head while you are there. your valve guides will be going soon anyhow.....

Scott