ugly exhaust manifolds, Can i replace them

[danny22]

Does anybody know if i can buy some replacement manifolds for my S1 2.8, The engine and body are getting the full treatment, itd be a shame to spoil it by leaving those rusty lumps attached to my engine, Also id like to replace the steel water tank with an alli of stainless steel one, Any ideas where i may find one?

[keithyboy]

Why not paint the manifolds with VHT paint? You'd need to prepare them first - i.e. a good rub down (oooh err ) or better still a wire brush on a drill/dremel or similar!

[thegamekeeper]

I have stainless steel ones available and stainless header tanks

[Lurch]

Sorry Keithy, can you explain VHT? I was considering similar replacement at some point.

I assume the H stands for 'Heat'???

I also read on here somewhere that you may end up having problems removing the manifolds due to screws/bolts shearing off. Painting may be an easier option.

[roy_allen]

thegamekeeper said: I have stainless steel ones available and stainless header tanks

Do you have stainless steel header tanks for the S2? (dont know if they are the same or not). If so could you post piccies?

Roy.

[dern]

Lurch said: Sorry Keithy, can you explain VHT? I was considering similar replacement at some point.

I assume the H stands for 'Heat'???

I also read on here somewhere that you may end up having problems removing the manifolds due to screws/bolts shearing off. Painting may be an easier option.

VHT = Very High Temperature I believe.

[danny22]

The gamekeeper, how much do you want for them, im very interested, give me a call on 07796678751 thanks mate

[keithyboy]

as dern correctly said! Good Luck - a pig of a job; especially if you're going to leave them in situ!

[danny22]

Im going to remove the engine first, shes getting the full dress up treatment, Ali rocker covers, braided hoses ETC ETC, so removing the manifold should be ok, Im also re powdercoating the front suspension, does anybody know a company that can do this for me.
After all this its bodywork time, shes gettin a full strip down and repainted in that nice purple and green matallic stuff they use on the new ones, does anybody know the mane of the stuff.