S1 Exhaust Manifold - anyone got a spare?

[glenrobbo]

My early S1 exhaust manifold started blowing at the joint with cyl head, adjacent to No 3 cyl on driver's side (offside). I've removed it and found it's got a crack running about 1/3 of the way around the casting. It has part no. 73TF-9431-CA cast on the top & 49409 underneath. Has anyone got a spare or know of any suppliers/breakers? I note that Chris (Barkeychoc)says it was sourced from 2.3 V6 Cortina nearside, & I think Granada is another possibility. My Bro-in-law Barry S1 also needs the same. Any help / leads / info greatly appreciated guys.

[mikel003003]

Seeing as you have got the old one off I would probably try and source a stainless one , I don't suppose a second hand mild steel one would have many years left in it anyway ?

[glenrobbo]

Hi Mike, I would really prefer to source a cast iron one to keep it all nice and original. If I can't find one, I suppose I'll have to go for stainless. Don't think mild steel is the way to go. Thanks for your input.
Glen

[Gerald-TVR]

THESE?

[mikel003003]

Sorry I ment cast .

[Barry S1]

Thanks Norman
I have sent him the part nos I hope there the right ones

[mikel003003]

Barry S1 said:

Thanks Norman
I have sent him the part nos I hope there the right ones

They look right

[glenrobbo]

Thanks Norman, Mike & Barry, These are very close, but the one with the angled-down flange is roughly 30mm longer than mine and will not fit. Barry has got one of this type, I think they might be Capri. On the S1 they would foul on the chassis or come very close to rubbing against it.
I was told today that it is possible to TIG Weld cast iron if its kept in the right temperature range, so I might look into this if I can't get a replacement. Or stainless? Decisions decisions. Norman, how do you do it so quickly, I've been trawling fleabay for ages, and you get a result in moments. What a guy!

[glenrobbo]

Update: The part no. I need is 73TF-9431-CA and the length of the downwards-angled leg is approx 5 !/4" from the downpipe flange face to the centre of the exhaust port for No.1 cyl.
I've found a couple of Granada manifolds on fleabay this evening, one is too short & the other looks too long as before. I just want the happy medium!

[mikel003003]

If it helps Mine are stainless. And I have no regrets

[Barkychoc]

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Kruemmer-Ford-Taunus-Capri-...

[Gerald-TVR]

glenrobbo said:

Norman, how do you do it so quickly, I've been trawling fleabay for ages, and you get a result in moments. What a guy!

Just did a search on ford 2.8 and manifold and Bob's 'yer uncle

[glenrobbo]

Barkychoc said:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Kruemmer-Ford-Taunus-Capri-...

Chris, Das ist der genau Auspuffskruemmer fur meine geliebte S. Wo gehen wir anschliessend hin? Ich muss mit vielen Euro nach Deutschland fahren , der Kruemmer
zu verkaufen.
Danke sehr schon. Ich muss jetzt deutschen Abendkurse besuchen.
Or I can email him & see if he can do business in English.
Thanks Chris, That's the exact one.

[Barkychoc]

My gf is half German I might be able to sort out some help if you are struggling

I just put the part no in Google

Edited by Barkychoc on Friday 2nd March 22:15

[glenrobbo]

Thanks for your kind offer Chris, but I think I may have found one in Derbyshire, just need the guy to come back with the part no.
I'll have to learn to speak Derby now instead of German

[glenrobbo]

P.S. A manifold that is, not a girlfriend!

[Barry S1]

Thanks Guys for all your help, we are now the proud owners of two replacement original manifolds from 2.3 Cortinas/Granadas from the nice guy in Derby, so fully sorted,
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