Cracked Manifold

[intrepid]

Just noticed that the LH Manifold is cracked and blowing - probably the result of numerous tarmac scrapes!!

Might as well get a new pair, preferably tubular rather than the original cast iron ones - anyone know where best to get them and how much?

[Stamp]

I have just had mine welded, but have done a lot of searching for these things.
David Gerald was the cheapest for the parts at £280 for the manifold, then you have to add gasgets etc.
The hardest job is removing the old manifold without breaking off the bolts in the head.
I sprayed mine in WD40 for 2 days before doing mine. The top bolts go through, but the harder to get to bolts are into a blind hole. (Note, if it breaks, the head has to come off!!! and you end up with a large bill)

[intrepid]

Mines an S1 with the two-port manifold - already snapped the top bolt...so looks like its going to get expensive... unless there's an alternative way of drilling and tapping the new thread!

>> Edited by intrepid on Sunday 11th September 17:53

[Wildfire]

You could have the head off, drill the stud and have it heli coiled. Check out www.actproducts.co.uk for the manifolds.

[liamp_99]

Is that 280 for the pair?

[GreenV8S]

Timesert would do a better job IMO.

[intrepid]

Thanks Guys - I am waiting for a quote from ACT..if heads have to come off then its time to get the engine converted to unleaded I suppose.

[bugsy]

I think the ACT manifolds are £350 for stainless.
not bad really

[2 sheds]

intrepid said:

I am waiting for a quote from ACT.

If you've emailed us try again because we answer them pretty quick, or phone and get a quote in seconds

Cheers Tim