Q: How would I go about fixing a cracked exhaust manifold?

asked by on February 16, 2018

I have a cracked exhaust manifold and I was wondering if I should weld it, buy another used one, or use a putty like JB weld? I also hear a rattling noise coming from the bottom near the manifold, and was wondering if that was also it?

My car has 250000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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