Toyota Corolla Exhaust Blow — Manifold Gasket
Toyota
Corolla
2002
1ZZ-FE 1.8
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Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
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A ticking sound from the top of Corolla engine that gets faster with engine speed and is worse when cold indicates an exhaust manifold gasket blow. The ticking is exhaust gas escaping before the catalyst. Manifold gasket replacement costs £150-300.
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