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yeah £400 sounds about right
sorry to hear that Ren. Its part and parcel of TVR ownership that you will get things like this happen from time to time. None of these cars are very young lets face it.
hope you get it sorted soon. £400 isnt a big bill really when you will spend more than this on your average service.
sorry to hear that Ren. Its part and parcel of TVR ownership that you will get things like this happen from time to time. None of these cars are very young lets face it.
hope you get it sorted soon. £400 isnt a big bill really when you will spend more than this on your average service.
A manifold on my S3 got welded about a year ago, and it's been fine since, so it can be done. It probably depends on size and location of the crack, but don't give up too quickly. Even if the repair is only good for a year or so, it means you don't have to part with £400 for now. Worth a try, me thinks.
I think I will actually go down tomorrow and see the thing for myself. I must say welding seems much better to my bank manager than replacement. Thanks for the info on welding. I suppose problems like this do happen with TVRs but bloody hell in at the deep end or what - it happened on the way home from buying it, talk about a bummer - Ive been off work for two days and been sat on my front step staring at my new drive which is totally TVR'less. I really hope things improve.
Ren Dao said: I really hope things improve.
they will mate - chin up
just think of full blown summer time - roof down and loud pedal pressed into the floor
cant get much better than that. plus its far better getting out there with a spanner in a pair of shorts in the sun than thinking your fingers will break off if you catch the torque wrench on them one more time throughout the winter
Peninsula do a set of SS manifolds for the V8S at £295 [url]www.peninsulaautomotive.co.uk/upgrades.asp">[/url] Incidentally they're the cheapest ones they do, even cheaper than a set for the S1-3 V6 cars 
, must be a first, not sure how much for the labour to fit though.
Harry
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, must be a first, not sure how much for the labour to fit though. Harry
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quote]HarryW said: Peninsula do a set of SS manifolds for the V8S at £295 [url]www.peninsulaautomotive.co.uk/upgrades.asp">[/url] Incidentally they're the cheapest ones they do, even cheaper than a set for the S1-3 V6 cars , must be a first, not sure how much for the labour to fit though.
Thanks Harry - that seems a reasonable price if the worst comes to the worst.
I must say that when you talk to people on this site the only thing to go on as far as what the person is like is the name. I worked in an office with a guy called Harry. He was about 60 years old and always wore a bow tie and flambouyant suit. He was a true gentleman and spoke most eloquently - so thats the picture I have of you. Please dont shatter the illusion by writing back to tell me you are 23 years old, ride a Harley in your spare time and sleep with a different long legged blonde every night
unless of course you have a few spare ones !!
Please no nob jokes Podie
, must be a first, not sure how much for the labour to fit though. Thanks Harry - that seems a reasonable price if the worst comes to the worst.
I must say that when you talk to people on this site the only thing to go on as far as what the person is like is the name. I worked in an office with a guy called Harry. He was about 60 years old and always wore a bow tie and flambouyant suit. He was a true gentleman and spoke most eloquently - so thats the picture I have of you. Please dont shatter the illusion by writing back to tell me you are 23 years old, ride a Harley in your spare time and sleep with a different long legged blonde every night
unless of course you have a few spare ones !! Please no nob jokes Podie
I hope this isn't a really stupid question, but was the welding done with the manifold in place, or did you have to take it out first?
Qualia said: A manifold on my S3 got welded about a year ago, and it's been fine since, so it can be done. It probably depends on size and location of the crack, but don't give up too quickly. Even if the repair is only good for a year or so, it means you don't have to part with £400 for now. Worth a try, me thinks.
Also, while I'm thinking about it, how was the crack found? Is it just a matter of feeling/listening for the escape of gases, or is there a more scientific method?
RichardR said: I hope this isn't a really stupid question, but was the welding done with the manifold in place, or did you have to take it out first?
The welding was done with the manifold removed, but I am not sure how the crack was found. It was Noel of V8 Sport and Classics who discovered it during a service. They're based near Edinburgh, so not exactly local to you, but maybe it's worth giving them a call anyway. I haven't got their number on me, but they advertise in Sprint.
Andy
I hope this isn't a really stupid question, but was the welding done with the manifold in place, or did you have to take it out first? Also, while I'm thinking about it, how was the crack found? Is it just a matter of feeling/listening for the escape of gases, or is there a more scientific method?
Shane at SFR tells me that usually the manifold has to come off but if you are lucky it can be done in situ. Obviously depends where exactly the hole or crack is. There are varying reports on the effectiveness of welding manifolds. In the bible it suggests that the repairs are pretty effective but I have also heard that the area to the side of the weld becomes a weak point and can crack pretty soon after the surgery. The general concensus is that the welded area is stronger than the manifold itself. I am currently praying that the hole in mine can be done in situ and that it will last for many years to come Hope this helps!! As for finding the hole - if its biggish it will be obvious, if not passing your palm over the manifold (not too close it gets real hot - real quick) may reveal the problem. Can also try passing a long thin shread of paper over the area the compressed air may well blow the paper enough to notice it. This is all theory and I have never done it so its all second hand and hearsay.
Also, while I'm thinking about it, how was the crack found? Is it just a matter of feeling/listening for the escape of gases, or is there a more scientific method? Shane at SFR tells me that usually the manifold has to come off but if you are lucky it can be done in situ. Obviously depends where exactly the hole or crack is. There are varying reports on the effectiveness of welding manifolds. In the bible it suggests that the repairs are pretty effective but I have also heard that the area to the side of the weld becomes a weak point and can crack pretty soon after the surgery. The general concensus is that the welded area is stronger than the manifold itself. I am currently praying that the hole in mine can be done in situ and that it will last for many years to come
Hope this helps!! As for finding the hole - if its biggish it will be obvious, if not passing your palm over the manifold (not too close it gets real hot - real quick) may reveal the problem. Can also try passing a long thin shread of paper over the area the compressed air may well blow the paper enough to notice it. This is all theory and I have never done it so its all second hand and hearsay. 
Start with the engine and exhaust stone cold, start the engine and leave it idling, run your hand over the exhaust, if it is blowing you will feel it. You will have a minute or so before the exhaust gets too hot to touch.
PS start from the engine and work forward, the headers heat up quickest.
>> Edited by GreenV8S on Friday 28th March 15:15
PS start from the engine and work forward, the headers heat up quickest.
>> Edited by GreenV8S on Friday 28th March 15:15
Ren Dao said: I hope this isn't a really stupid question, but was the welding done with the manifold in place, or did you have to take it out first?
Shane at SFR tells me that usually the manifold has to come off but if you are lucky it can be done in situ. Obviously depends where exactly the hole or crack is. There are varying reports on the effectiveness of welding manifolds. In the bible it suggests that the repairs are pretty effective but I have also heard that the area to the side of the weld becomes a weak point and can crack pretty soon after the surgery. The general concensus is that the welded area is stronger than the manifold itself. I am currently praying that the hole in mine can be done in situ and that it will last for many years to come
Hope this helps!! As for finding the hole - if its biggish it will be obvious, if not passing your palm over the manifold (not too close it gets real hot - real quick) may reveal the problem. Can also try passing a long thin shread of paper over the area the compressed air may well blow the paper enough to notice it. This is all theory and I have never done it so its all second hand and hearsay.Thanks, that's useful to know. Fingers crossed that your repair's straightforward.
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