Cracked manifold...Help!
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Cracked manifold...Help!
I found a crack between the #2 and #3 cylinders on my exhuast manifold and wanted to know if this is fixable? If so, where would I take it? Welding shop, perfomance shop? Does anyone recommend a shop?
Also, are there any dangers in driving the car with the crack? The crack looks to be 2-3 inches long.
FYI - I have a Rev Hard kit.
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Also, are there any dangers in driving the car with the crack? The crack looks to be 2-3 inches long.
FYI - I have a Rev Hard kit.
Thanks
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Re: Cracked manifold...Help! (TurboTypeR98)
How long have you had that manifold for?
Your best bet is to just buy a new manifold. because it'll most likely re-crack if you get it welded.
Your best bet is to just buy a new manifold. because it'll most likely re-crack if you get it welded.
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Re: Cracked manifold...Help! (TurboTypeR98)
You can get it rewelded, I have welded a few of them. You have to grind out the crack and then weld it useing a nickle based rod so it will bond with the cast iron. Or another cheaper way to grind it out and braze it shut with brass, but I don't think it will hold up as well.
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Re: Cracked manifold...Help! (ndmracing)
just weld it up dude.. it should hold up as long as you get it done somewhere that can do a proper job.. it *will* crack again sometime in the future.. but I think this would be a cheaper alternative to buying a new manifold.. keep in mind that you can't weld up the cracks forever so sooner or later you will have to get the manifold changed
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Re: Cracked manifold...Help! (ndmracing)
I dont think aluminum weld will work on the cast iron manifold. My friend usually uses stainless rod to weld cast iron because of it's high nickel content.
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