Broken Manifold

[jamie]

Hi all,

 

Thought it may be worth posting here...

 

I noticed a small hole in the exhaust manifold yesterday so put some sealant on it. Thought that cured it but after a long run today the manifold now looks like this:

 

 

 

 

Is this fixable in any way? I have some exhaust "bandage" that looks like it repairs holes in back boxes (with paste too) but I think this looks like it's too far gone? Welding is the only option or get a new manifold?

 

Would like to get the car back on the road asap so any advice appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[Vista]

It looks like you have corrosion and vibration working together there to split it all the way round.

 

It looks pretty terminal to me but ultimately depends how much good metal is left to weld it up with.

[jamie]

Cheers vista.

[LEONMEX]

five minute job jamie,looks abit rusty but we should be able to work with it mate. See you thursday

[huxmk1estate]

five minute job jamie,looks abit rusty but we should be able to work with it mate. See you thursday

 

put a brace from the down pipe to the starter bolt.... i've had that about 4 times last year

[LEONMEX]

five minute job jamie,looks abit rusty but we should be able to work with it mate. See you thursday

 

put a brace from the down pipe to the starter bolt.... i've had that about 4 times last year

 

nice one hux,ill have a look at doing that

[jamie]

Thanks guys.

 

Much appreciated Leon. Hope it's a 5min job and can be saved!

[fastferretzetecmk1]

Ive had the same happen in the past, ive allways welded them back up, as the last guys say its normally due to vibration, you can brace the manifold, found this does help, but be prepered for a new manifold,

[Toby]

The brace is good advice. Really helps them last

[huxmk1estate]

Thanks guys.

 

Much appreciated Leon. Hope it's a 5min job and can be saved!

 

no worries mate