Dorman 674-196 Exhaust Manifold Kit - Includes Required Gaskets and Hardware Compatible with Select Jeep Models

Fairly easy install on my 1997 Jeep Cherokee. Flex joints are an improvement over the factory unit so that the manifold doesn't crack like my original. Middle of the road construction with OE fit and function. There are cheaper similar units out there, but I wanted to go with Dorman as they are trusted much more than the "no-name" brands. I advise ordering the rest of the manifold hardware bolts while you are at it. It does come with the gasket, donut gasket and lower hardware though.

I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee and this was a perfect replacement for the old cracked original manifold, good quality and no modifications required. The gasket is rubbish so make sure you order a good quality one and I had a problem getting the supplied flange gasket to fit. Getting the new bolts in was a nightmare, A tip for anyone new to this is put the as many bolts as you can in on the exhaust manifold before putting the inlet manifold in place, just keep them loose obviously.Worth ordering the new Dorman bolts to even though my ones were okay.

Firstly, this fits on a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L despite Amazon saying otherwise.The main complaint I have is that the reducer/ring that goes on the part of the manifold that connects to the flange/rest of the exhaust system does not fit well at all, and because of it proper fitting at the flange is affected and may cause an exhaust leak.Tips for those that care:Install the manifold at the flange first, otherwise getting those two bolts lined up is going to be nearly impossible.When reinstalling the intake manifold, make sure it's seated properly on the two pegs that stick out of the engine and snug up (not torque) all of the bottom bolts. Once all of the bolts have been installed and snug, then torque to spec in the correct pattern in order to unsure a proper seal. This is very important and will save you a lot of time in redoing it when your engine goes to max throttle as soon as you start her up. Ask me how I know...

Easy assembly. Everything lined up great. Much nicer and better made than stock exhaust manifold. Gasket was included and works great. I bought this for my 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport. Would buy from this company for future vehicles.

Bought for my 99 Jeep Cherokee. I had a shop install this as they gave me a good deal and i wasn't too keen on removing the old one myself. I rarely go to shops, but again, good price so why not right? They said the operation was a success, however, now that it's installed it's making an annoying tick-tick-tick-tick -tick under acceleration. Not at idle, not even at lower acceleration, really just at half to full throttle.I assumed it was an exhaust leak but the shop is a good exhaust shop and they say that the ticking is coming from the rear flex part of this manifold. .... i really REALLY hope that is not the case but they advised that i take it on an extra long road trip to get it nice and hot as there may be a bur from the weld that's causing the ticking, and with it really hot it might burn off or whatever. Also when i shut the engine off it ticks like a time bomb.So quality? I'm going to do my own tests now and figure out if it is indeed the manifold or if there is an exhaust leak. Otherwise it performs fine. Just really annoying that it sounds like a sewing machine sewing glass.Also bought it with the magnaflow hi-flow cat, and dynomax cat back, and new NGK 02 sensors. Not overly impressed with the exhaust, but it's not bad. Slightly more responsive throttle, and fuel economy may have gone up.I'll add a comment when i find out where and what the ticking actually is if it fix it.

Great quality, and well built. I did use both, the intake/exhaust and donut gaskets, with no issues. Perfect fit.

GARBAGE. Can't believe Amazon sells this. The welds are non existent. And the pipe wasn't bent correctly to install the intake manifold bolts. And the FUNNIEST PART was the way they hammered the pipe to dent it in to make clearance. Refer to stock manifold or pics for in understanding. I can literally see the hammer marks. AND ITS STAMPED WITH QUALITY..... SAYS MADE IN CHINA. Sending back and will not purchase again. Duhh

I received this product with in 2 days, very fast delivery, so 5 points for that. Steel exhaust manifold is same fitment with OE part. Great work by Dorman brand (but box has sticker- made in China). New product came with 4 pcs washers, 2 bolts and nuts. Those are perfect. But gasket is cheap quality, so I used Fel-pro gasket (part # MS 94790). And exhaust seal is no way to fit with this new manifold (seal is small), so I used old OE manifold seal. Last one week I'm running my 97 Jeep Wrangler with this great Dorman new exhaust manifold, during summer in this middle east temperature increase till 45-55 Celsius degrees and lest see how this product quality. So I will update this post product quality and durability later.