Blown Head Gasket? - and other stuff

[Noblescort]

Just got my car back from its MOT; it failed! Apparently the emmisions were sky high and it has been suggested that this might be down to a head gasket. I had a quick look at it when I got it home not really expecting to find anything visible, but after having a look around I discovered that the front exhaust manifold is split (I wonder why the test station didn't spot this?).

So, with this and the other things I need to do it looks like I'll be busy this winter! I'm looking for a bit of help with this and......

1) Do I get stock manifolds (and will they split eventually too?) or do I get bespoke ones made?
2) The exhaust system could do with replacing, what are my choices?
3) Brake discs need replacing but the AP part numbers listed on the WIKI are not on the AP website. Have they been superseded?

Cheers guys

[Noblescort]

Spoke to Matt at Jetstream today and have got my name on a couple of manifolds and a pair of front discs. Hopefully this'll help with the emissions and MOT. The only question is whether the head gasket's gone.

I think it'll be going to Jetstream to sort out.

Having committed to that lot, the new stainless exhaust might have to wait. Anyone know of a reasonable 2nd hand 3.0 system anywhere?

[Noblescort]

Hi Martin,

There is no noticeable power loss, no excess pressure in header tank, and the temp sits normal. All of which says to me that it's not head gasket. But what do I know?.......

ECU is MBE