speedyxjs
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 06:34 PM |
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Leaking exhaust manifold
Can you repair a leaking manifold with exhaust putty? Mine has a slight leak which, on further inspection, seems to be that someone (the previous
owner  ) has tried to clean it up but taken a little too much off in one section
[Edited on 3-11-09 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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madrallysport
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 06:37 PM |
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Exhaust putty won't seal a hole in the manifold it'll just blow out. You could try chemical metal on it.
UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall.
TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 06:40 PM |
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or one of those nasty repair tubes that you secure with big hose clips?
be best to get it welded up properly though, is it stainless?
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prawnabie
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 07:01 PM |
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Probably lead knowing jag!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 07:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
or one of those nasty repair tubes that you secure with big hose clips?
be best to get it welded up properly though, is it stainless?
Its leaking from where it bolts to the head, and its cast iron
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gazza285
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 09:06 PM |
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Have it resurfaced, a place that skims heads would be a good starting point.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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BenB
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 10:43 PM |
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I'd go for some exhaust goo. I reckon it would hold, it's been doing the job nicely on my exhaust header for a few thousand miles.....
Useful stuff to have even if it doesn't work so not much lost compared to whipping off the exhaust and having it skimmed....
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