1998 2.4L Exhaust Manifold

[ericv1984]

I have a cracked manifold and need to get it replaced. I found a cheap used one on eBay from a junk yard for only 35 obo and was going to buy it but, I asked them for picture of the manifold that connects to the downpipe. Apparently it won't fit. Mine that's on my car looks like this....

It has two bolts on each side with a total of 4 bolts.

And the one on eBay looks like this....

And that one has 3 bolts in a triangle pattern.

If I buy one online that doesn't have a picture of the manifold, how would I determine which is which? Cause I don't wanna go through the drama of buying one and it not fitting.

 

[thermonuclearcoldfusion]

I had the same problem on my 2.4 that came from a Grand Prix. I think thats what your looking at not a Sunfire manafold. If someone needs one with the tri bolt pattern just pay shipping its yours. And its perfect too!

 

[ericv1984]

If someone needs one with the tri bolt pattern just pay shipping its yours. And its perfect too!

Huh?

 

[ericv1984]

Found one on eBay off a Grand Am that looks like it would fit. But the title says "W/O OPT RC9", what's that mean?

Here's the link... http://www.ebay.com/itm/150821596581?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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[melsg5]

RC9 Control LD9 Running Change

Check this link

http://www.newlifelc.com/view.php?id=20130222134447AAiF4t8

 

[ericv1984]

RC9 Control LD9 Running Change

Check this link

http://www.newlifelc.com/view.php?id=20130222134447AAiF4t8

Thanks.

That article says "RC9 vehicles do not have an EGR valve.". So without looking at my VIN label, I'd assume mine is w/o since it has a EGR.