Exhaust manifold drip

[twiggy]

First time boat in the water this year and I notice that I am getting some water dripping from this what looks to be a plastic T that goes into the center of the EM. There is a hose going into each side of the T which goes into the EM. Both sides are dripping am I right to assume that they cracked and just need to be replaced. Thanks for the help.

[68Slalom]

Are you sure its plastic?

[jgouveia3]

not really plastic, but they are more like Nylon, and they do get brittle and crack. i had to replace mine (but that is after 8 seasons in salt water).

[twiggy]

not really plastic, but they are more like Nylon, and they do get brittle and crack. i had to replace mine (but that is after 8 seasons in salt water).

My boat is a 2004 that might be the problem.

[DC_UGAFAN]

not really plastic, but they are more like Nylon, and they do get brittle and crack. i had to replace mine (but that is after 8 seasons in salt water).

I had that happen to mine. the previous owner had the boat in salt water. I pulled the rubber hoses off and part of the exhaust manifold disintegrated with it. I pulled the exhaust manifold off, 12 hours a new T handle and a little JB weld later, no leaks

the new t handle cost me about 12$ at the local dealership

[68Slalom]

Try to make it out of stainless steel if you can, it will last for ever