VW Polo Vivo 1 6 - Exhaust Manifold Repair

[@JanChristophMeister]

Thank you for this excellent video and the step by step instruction - with your help it took me a mere 90 minutes to get the job done (minus the welding, which the local exhaust center did for me) and the total cost was R 480 for the gaskets and the welding. Wow! Btw, the cracks on my manifold were in exactly the same spots as shown in the video, so it's apparently a genuine design fault.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Great stuff Jan, glad to be able to help in this way, yes it is a design flaw by Vw.

[@mattontop2262]

Howsit Jan, where did you take it to get welded ?

[@JanChristophMeister]

@@mattontop2262 SupaQuick, our local tyre & exhaust guys in Pett. Exhaust repair centers normally have the special rods that you will need to weld manifolds as these are made of high carbon content steel.

[@mattontop2262]

@@JanChristophMeister perfect, thanks a lot Jan!

[@Vexorgthedestroyer]

Thanks for the tip! Was wondering where to get this welded!

[@Eman7335]

Another great repair video! I like how you tried the most cost effective method first. Not all mechanics try to save their customers money so kudos to you

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for the support Eman my customers are paramount to my success so they are prioritised after all that is what my channel is about, saving you money and time.

[@joelmnisi5156]

I have the exact same problem, thank you very much I'll now do this by myself. I'm buying tools tomorrow. Of cause the Labour cost goes to a nice cold beer after the job is done. You are the best.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for the support, Joel, i am glad you found the video helpful.

[@ChaseBleah]

Thank you for a very well explained video. It's given me the confidence to do it myself since I can't afford a good mechanic and the cheap local ones ripped me off

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for the support Chase, sorry to hear about your unscrupulous local mechanics it is always a pity to hear this as it brings down the name of our industry. Gary

[@alljoy6541]

Good job Garry, luckily that car is somewhat new, it is hell to remove those bolts on old cars as they are stuck with the years of heat and grime and rust.even the oxygen sensor came out easily, what a surprise that was.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yeah, that is what I mentioned in the video.

[@shahirboer]

Garry you legend, i have this same problem and will be taking it away for welding this weekend

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

[@simamkelemshweshwe4921]

Great video 💯 that heat shield will always indicate where the location of the leak is. It'll have black spots where there's a leak

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Great tip Simamkele, this does help with locating the leak, thanks.

[@dawiedebruyn1901]

Baie dankie Vriend, vir die raad ens. Mag Vader jou seën vir jou mededeelsaamheid en jou goeie werk.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Dankie vir die seunning en mooi worde en die ondersteunning Dawie.

[@aladdin4419]

A big thank you for this NICE guide video.God bless you🙏

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE. Gary De La Cruz

[@xavierf662]

Any mp9 manifold removals yet or videos?

[@Preyser123]

Greetings from Bergvliet. What I really love about all these Vw 1.6l engines is that when reving and accelerating they make a sort of metallic tapping noise from all 4 cylinders which goes away when the accelerator pedal is released, for example, when you gave the car a short rev at the end of the video. I don't know if that sound comes from the exhaust manifold or from somewhere else but the sound definitely comes from the front and as a blind person I use that sound to identify each car. Our 2011 Ford Figo unfortunately doesn't make this sound and that makes it very challenging for me to pick it out from other cars.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Interesting

[@muneebnazier6196]

This video was so helpful... Keep it up... As I have a vw polo vivo 1.4 trendline

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks, Muneeb, your support is very much appreciated, I certainly will keep going.

[@samurailast4582]

Thanks! Interesting video!

[@yusufjoey1118]

Thank you for a well demonstrated video. 👍🏻

[@johnalexander4489]

Great video, thanks for sharing your expert knowledge!

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thank you for your support John, I consider this my legacy, something I would like to be remembered for when I am no longer around. Gary

[@hdfgjldfkgjdfklgd]

Good job! thanks!

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Great thanks for the support.

[@solomonhonwana2940]

Thanks very much, the video was helpful and keep it up the good work.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for the su[pport Solomon, I certainly will keep up with the helpful videos

[@ianlouw7431]

Informative video, thanks! Quick questions: 1. Did you use gasket maker on the top gasket? 2. Who did the welding for you? I am in Parow area.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

No.

[@dylansuntheran7218]

Great job done 👏👏. Very neat work and well organized too. I have a polo vivo 2013 1.4, mine is almost as loud as that. Should a decat after repairing the manifold be a good option to do?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Dylan, I should not say this but if it were my car yes a decat will be in order after the manifold repair, if the mileage is say beyond 150K, thanks for your visit and contribution, until next time Safe Motoring. GARY

[@dylansuntheran7218]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 many Thanks. Actually getting it done tomorrow. Will share a video once done.

[@iambongz7048]

@@dylansuntheran7218 did you get yours done

[@dylansuntheran7218]

@@iambongz7048 yes I did. Love how my car sounds now.

[@zanetheunissen6220]

​@Dylan Suntheran what did it cost for the manifold repair and decat if you don't mind me asking?

[@kingleo188]

Great video - Would you suggest a branch manifold as a replacement instead of welding it ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Clinton, this system has a catalytic converter, so a branch is not recommended.

[@dsmziya]

Well explained video, looks like it's a common problem for this model layout car, mine also cracked in the exact same pattern, I managed to get it welded and the problem was solved for about a year but it's now since cracked again, would an option of a decat manifold( with out cat conveter)be viable,in other words straight pipe it

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes, Dumisani, bypassing the cat could be an option, but I prefer to just get a new manifold, I did it for a few customers that could afford it at around R4500 for the part.

[@rikeshramawtar2838]

Hi, quick question. Im not sure if i missed it but when replacing the gasket do u apply any grease?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

No grease Rikesh

[@rikeshramawtar2838]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thank you

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

A pleasure Rikesh I am happy you found value in the video, thanks for your support.

[@davidmasete6047]

Hi the Catalytic Converter- doesn’t it need to be cleaned or is better to replace it ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi David, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, new is always the better option when one can afford it, cleaning may not always work.

[@maritshitau3670]

Very much helpful video, thanks

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for the support Maritshi. Gary

[@vuyisafihla5269]

Thank you very much for this video. I have a 1.6 polo sedan 2011 model with the same problem. I did buy a new manufold some 4 years ago but it also cracked last year and I welded it. It's now cracked again. What do you suggest I do is there anything that vw is doing to improve polo manufold because old ones don't have this problem. What is the name of a welding rod that must be used? So that the crack does not happen again.? Thanks

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Vuyisa, thanks for supporting the channel with your visit, I did a follow-up video on this one it is still in post, unfortunately, the design is flawed and it is necessary to replace this manifold every few years. Gary

[@zukisoqotoyi2237]

Where are you based would love to bring my 9n

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I am in Cape Town.

[@heidiabrahams7275]

Hi. How much does the welding cost?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Around R300 - R500 depending on who does it

[@ShaheenShaik-n4m]

Great video. I opened my manifold and found it has 2 metal gaskets by the engine. The manifold and gasket has oil on it. Is this normal? Oil looks like it drips down and dries on the engine. Oil was never short in the car. Car has 109000km, 2011 model. I owned the car from 50000km and never opened the manifold before. Not sure why it has 2 gaskets.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It is 1 gasket, it just separated with age, they are usually tacked together, Shaheen.

[@luqies]

you are a legend..just 1 question...at what mileage does this problem occur? I have a polo 1.4 2011.. I dont know why but when i drive in a residential area and I'm accelerating people look at my car as if I am driving fast...its just noisy on acceleration...you think its the same problem?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I do not think so Lugmaan as the noise seems to go more quiet the warmer the engine gets as the metal expands and tends to close the crack thus making it quieter.

[@luqies]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thanks for the response. when I drive and shes cold then when I coast in gear only I get a ticking noise...if I accelerate or coast in neutral , no ticking sound...then ticking noise slowly fades away as car gets warm..strange thing...

[@nqubekoshezi3595]

Hi sir please help. I have a 2012 Polo Vivo CLP. Whenever I start the car it idle well then after maybe 1 minute or 2 it shows EPC on cluster the minute it shows EPC it starts misfiring and I have to turn off the key and turn it on so that it will idle.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Sounds like one of the coils malfunctioning.

[@mornejafta1952]

My polo sounds the same every morning for a few seconds then it idle normal What cud it be

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Timing chains could be worn/stretched

[@raeezsolomons1189]

How do we contact you for repairs sir ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hello Raeez, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, my contact no. is 0724867810, I am based in Diep River Cape Town, wishing you an awesome 2021. Gary

[@ingeonsa]

Time for something like a go pro camera with a tripod and or head mount to make recording life easier :-)

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hello Ingeonsa, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, this video was shot with a GoPro Hero 4 Silver.

[@FloridaMan69.]

I've got a better car than you

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I am sure you have Florida Man, thanks for supporting the channel, do not be a stranger, cheers.

[@xavierf662]

Any mp9 manifold removals yet or videos?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Sorry no