Exhaust Manifold Leak

[Chuffmeister]

ChimpOnGas said:

The answer to loosening manifold bolts may already be here.



http://taylorvertex.com/vibe-lock/

They look like a clever solution, but I'm not sure you'll get the ring spanner around the lower bolts on 3 & 4? What do you think? Are you going to give them a try Dave?

ps, got your lights fitted yet?

[JPW231]

jamescooper47 said:

Nice to see the sun today, and first time i've driven the new weapon with the top off.... What a laugh, what a noise!

However is does multiply the effect of a slightly leaky manifold.... clearly heard at small throttle openings.

The question is > Is this really a massive job? How much would a TVR specialist charge to change them rather than the faff of losing many layers of skin, and many hours of graft in an upside down position?

Is it really worth doing when the leak isn't really that big? Front 2 cylinders on off side?

Or considering the leak is only on the off side with the most space around them, is it worth just giving it a go?

Hope you all enjoyed the sun today too.....

What did the exhaust leak sound like? I have a pronounced tick, but it is only from about 1-2k rpm and only when the car iawarmed through (normally an hour or more of driving).

I've had the gaskets changed, but wonder if they haven't been tightened properly or if I have a hairline crack in the manifold that opens up when the car is hot.