Wedge manifold problem ...

[Jack Valiant]

Hi All

Well after a short lay up while off on business I have come back and started the car (First turn of the key!)but I seem to have a bad case of tin worm on the manifold see piccy:

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Given that it is small hole any advice on a quick fix or does the manifold have to come off for a re-weld? If so any tips on the removal would be appreciated before BBWF!

Cheers

Chris

Edited by Jack Valiant on Sunday 13th July 20:27

[leorest]

You can get that side out by taking the bolts out then dropping it out the bottom. Not easy but doable.

[convert]

I used a product called fireseal 2000 on my manifolds a couple of years ago. It held up pretty well. I've only just removed it and welded them up, as I was replacing the gaskets and fitting a stud kit.

You can get it from Frosts.

Might be OK for a temp fix.

[adam quantrill]

That looks quite easy to get to - I would weld that in situ.

Don't forget to disconnect the battery to protect the altenator diodes.

Start off on a low curent until you build up the weld material, then you can up it a bit.