Welding Split Exhaust Manifold
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- Atking53
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- Model: Excel LC
- Colour: White
- Year: 1985
- Location: Wilton NSW
Welding Split Exhaust Manifold
So glad I did not attempt this job myself. My tame mechanic just spent 20 hours removing the exhaust manifold 1/4 of a turn on the studs per day with WD40 in between to avoid snapping the studs in the head. After welding up the split and with new studs it only took 6 hours to replace. He said the Excel attracted a lot of attention on the hoist over the 2 weeks it sat there. The car is much quieter now but I might have to cancel that South Pacific cruise.
Glenn
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- Hawaiis0
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- Model: Excel SA (No 3); Elite 504
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- Year: 1986
- Location: West Oxfordshire
Re: Welding Split Exhaust Manifold
Yes, best you cancel that South Pacific Cruise.
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- robertverhey
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Re: Welding Split Exhaust Manifold
In my experience it’s easier (and much quicker overall) to take the engine out to do this.
Robert Glacier Blue '87 SE