F430 Manifold Smoke Test DIY

[dvb247]

Need to know they're broken post replacement? I did, here's how.....

Apologies in advance for the amateur video take 1 only, no rehearsals here!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA9C5o0bhN0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkUTaKit5-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK8VT5ED-Ps

Edited by dvb247 on Tuesday 28th July 22:42

[dvb247]

In answer to your questions, I was given reason to suspect them straight after my car purchase back in March, BUT, nobody would definitively say they were broken or not, nobody can actually prove they are broken whilst they are on the car, anyone who says otherwise is pulling your leg, I tried both main dealer and indy, its basically a blind bet, so my fast learning curve only presented more smoke and mirrors but nothing concrete to go back to my purchaser.

I decided to change them for aftermarket AP Racing which in my opinion have made my car way to loud (another story!!) but at least it's safe to drive now, I then thought that I had to determine beyond all doubt the condition of the manifolds I had removed and why not record it so others can benefit, giving them a step by step guide to check their removed manifolds for little to no cost.

I wonder how many unchecked suspected OEM manifolds are lying around in peoples garages up and down the country!!!

[dvb247]

typed "smoke bombs" on ebay John

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121659151498?_trksid=p20...

after I sealed off my manifolds I simply put my mouth over the exhaust and blew, there was no resistance, so I didn't really need to use the smoke bombs other than for the videos.

[dvb247]

Zircotec coated, no CEL or heat issues

GG33 said:

Did you get the AP manifolds ceramic coated? If not, have you fitted any kind of heat blankets? If not, how are the engine bay temps?

Also - did you get any CEL warning lights after fitting the manifolds?

GG

Edited by GG33 on Thursday 30th July 11:15

[dvb247]

Both of mine have failed at the same place, a decent weld and they'll be fine, the preCAT's are fine and the casing looks solid, just a clean break on the same pipe on both manifolds, clearly this is the weakest point.
Took 10 minutes to take the heat shield off, not much insulation IMHO, a normal heat bandage once installed and you have the advantage of checking for more breaks as and when you like!!
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