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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.
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? 
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. Gassing Station | S Series | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff