C4 Exhaust Manifold Gasket

[slulham]

Hi, I'm looking at purchasing a 55 reg C4 but have heard there can be common problems with the exhaust manifold gasket. Has anyone encountered any problems with this? Any feedback appreciated. Many thanks Shari

 

[paul.h]

I can not remember seeing anything on the exhaust manifold gasket here. I have just started to put together a list of common problems and this will take time before it is complete so there will be many things still to add.

 

I would imagine if this gasket had failed you would hear the sound like a blowing exhaust from the manifold, so make sure you give any potential purchase a good check.

 

One thing worth checking are the tyres. Our C4 was a 2008 1.6 hdi 110 hp VTR+ with the standard lower profile tyres but this size were expensive when replacements were needed and the original Michelin Pilot Exalto tyres were no longer being made in that size in 2011. I also found the VTR+ was good at going round corners but on a long journey the stiffer ride was a bit tiresome.