Citroen Exhaust Manifold for Sale in South Africa
Aftermarket components — not produced by the original vehicle manufacturer
Citroen Exhaust Manifold by Model
Pick your Citroen model below to see exhaust manifold matched to your vehicle.
Part of our full range of Citroen Exhaust.
Citroen C3
Fast MovingExhaust Manifold for C3 hatchback
Citroen C4
Fast MovingExhaust Manifold for C4 hatchback
Citroen C3 Aircross
Fast MovingExhaust Manifold for C3 Aircross crossover
Citroen DS3
Fast MovingExhaust Manifold for DS3 hatchback
Citroen C4 Cactus
Fast MovingExhaust Manifold for C4 Cactus crossover
Citroen C2
Fast MovingExhaust Manifold for C2 hatchback
Citroen Berlingo
In DemandExhaust Manifold for Berlingo van
Citroen C1
In DemandExhaust Manifold for C1 hatchback
Citroen C4 Picasso
In DemandExhaust Manifold for C4 Picasso mpv
Citroen C5
In DemandExhaust Manifold for C5 sedan
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
In DemandExhaust Manifold for Grand C4 Picasso mpv
Citroen DS5
In DemandExhaust Manifold for DS5 hatchback
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What Are Exhaust Manifold?
The manifold is the branched casting bolted directly to the cylinder head that gathers exhaust gas from each cylinder and feeds it into the front pipe, or straight into the turbine housing on a turbocharged car. It lives at the hottest point in the entire exhaust and it is rigidly bolted between two things that expand at different rates. Cast iron manifolds are strong in compression and comparatively weak in tension, so what develops over years of heating and cooling is a hairline crack rather than a hole. On the 1.6 HDi and 1.6 THP these cracks typically start appearing past about 150,000 km, and they announce themselves in a very particular way.
Signs You Need New Exhaust Manifold
Related Parts Categories
Looking for something else? Browse related Citroen parts categories.
Cats in OE-spec and universal fitment, for Citroen models that have thrown an efficiency code
Oxygen SensorsUpstream and downstream oxygen sensors that tell the ECU how rich or lean a Citroen is running
Exhaust PipesMid and rear pipe sections in mild and stainless steel, for runs that have rusted through
MufflerRear silencers that keep a Citroen quiet enough to live with on the highway
ResonatorCentre resonators that take the drone out of a Citroen exhaust without making it louder
TailpipeTailpipe sections and outlets for Citroen exhausts that have rotted right at the end
Exhaust GasketsManifold, downpipe and flange gaskets that stop a Citroen exhaust blowing at the joins
Exhaust HangersRubber mounts and brackets that hold a Citroen exhaust up and stop it knocking on the floorpan
Available Across South Africa
We deliver exhaust manifold to cities and towns across all 9 provinces.
Gauteng
Exhaust Manifold in PretoriaGauteng
Exhaust Manifold in SowetoGauteng
Exhaust Manifold in SandtonGauteng
Exhaust Manifold in Cape TownWestern Cape
Exhaust Manifold in BellvilleWestern Cape
Exhaust Manifold in DurbanKwaZulu-Natal
Exhaust Manifold in PietermaritzburgKwaZulu-Natal
Common Questions About Exhaust Manifold
How much does a Citroen exhaust manifold cost in South Africa?
Most of what we supply here is good used original stock through our network, because new manifolds for the older engines are scarce and expensive locally. Tubular upgrade manifolds are also available for the applications where someone wants more than standard flow. The engine code decides everything — manifolds changed within the same model as engines were revised — so send the VIN and engine code rather than the model name.
What are the symptoms of a cracked exhaust manifold?
A cold-start tick that fades with warm-up is the classic, along with an exhaust smell under the bonnet, lazy turbo response on an HDi or THP, and a P0420 code triggered by air leaking in upstream of the oxygen sensor. On South African cars with real mileage, the cast iron manifolds on the 1.6 HDi and 1.6 THP are the frequent offenders. Listen at the flange on a cold start — that one test separates it from valvetrain noise.
Can a cracked Citroen exhaust manifold be repaired?
It can be welded, and specialists here will do it, but cast iron is difficult to weld well — it needs preheating, the right rod and a controlled cool-down, and even done properly the repair often fails again under the same thermal cycling that cracked it in the first place. On a high-mileage 1.6 HDi or THP we generally recommend a good used original or a tubular replacement instead, because a second failure costs the same labour all over again.
Why does my Citroen make a ticking sound on cold start?
That is the signature of a cracked cast iron manifold and the physics behind it are neat: cold metal has contracted, so the crack is at its widest, and exhaust pulses escape past it audibly. As the manifold heats and expands, the crack closes up and the tick fades. Owners often assume it has fixed itself. It has not — the crack is still there and will keep growing. Listen at the manifold flange on a stone-cold start to confirm it.
Is it safe to drive with a cracked exhaust manifold?
For a short period, with reservations. The serious risk is carbon monoxide, which is odourless and can reach the cabin through the bulkhead, and that risk is worst in winter with the windows closed. There are mechanical consequences too — on a turbo diesel the turbine is not receiving the gas energy it was designed for, and unmetered air ahead of the oxygen sensor can push the catalyst into overheating. Get it sorted before a long trip or a roadworthy.
Struggling to Find the Correct Exhaust Manifold?
Our Citroen parts advisors can cross-reference your VIN or engine code to pinpoint exactly what you need.