Exhaust manifold repair
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Burning Brakes
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Exhaust manifold repair
Got my engine out (454) and took the exhaust manifold in for a repair at the mounting hole. The shop I took it to thinks they can weld,surface and redrill the broken part. What has been your experience with manifold repairs?
I don't mind to pony up for a replacment part but I'm trying to restore and keep the original parts on the car when able.
Thanks Kevin
I don't mind to pony up for a replacment part but I'm trying to restore and keep the original parts on the car when able.
Thanks Kevin
Safety Car
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
In the olden days, it was important to bring the casting up to temp, but with new welding techniques, it may not be necessary.
Race Director
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From: Charlotte NC
seabright is correct. As long as the welding shop or person has the correct rod to weld the cast manifold....there is no need to do a pre-heat and post heat cool down when welding cast iron. or at least that is what my good friend who is a professional welder says. I think...if my memory serves me correctly that is requires a high nickel rod for welding cast iron.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Crescent City, CA
Date codes are not used in judging points for correct manifolds.
By the time it is welded and surfaced, because they do not use gaskets?
I would either buy a new NAPA for $129 or get a used.
By the time it is welded and surfaced, because they do not use gaskets?
I would either buy a new NAPA for $129 or get a used.
Last edited by trw; Aug 16, 2013 at 09:13 PM.
