Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler JK shifters

Engine/ Exhaust Noise

JkJarod08

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Hello, I am new to this forum. I have a 2008 Wrangler X manual transmission. It’s been making a flutter type sound that gets worse after it is warmed up completely. I noticed the exhaust manifold does have a bolt head that is busted off and I plan on taking the manifold off and getting it out to replace it but idk if it could also be the rocker arms or valves. If I hold the pedal down even in neutral it has this flutter sound that is really intense. I have someone hold it down while I felt around to try to locate it and the exhaust manifold vibrates and shakes. It also sounds and runs terrible at anything above 2500-3000 RPMs. It’s only the passenger side that’s doing it I’m pretty positive. I bought it used in the fall and it’s gotten worse since then a little bit. Anyone ever had anything similar to this happen?

Thank you
 
Inspect the exhaust manifolds for cracks from what i've heard the first couple years had issues with them cracking.
 
I can also get a video from outside after it gets done pouring rain. You can hear the rain hitting the windshield in the video so don’t mind that.
 
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