piran Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 (This started in the gearbox thread, the gearbox is now done but I need to replace my exhaus manifold 😠I actually managed to get the manifold off without too much pain today, but it's snapped : where it attaches to the exhaust pipe and it appears where the inlet manifold attaches to it: Everywhere I've tried so far doesn't have any and the only other thing I can find is a whole stainless steel exhaust. Anyone know where I might find one or someone with the skills to weld the one I have? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 (edited) There's a guy on E bay "Spitfirespares", I think, besed in Tavistock, seems to have a lot of used parts, at reasonable prices. Which are the places you've tried so far? Edited January 13 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piran Posted January 13 Author Report Share Posted January 13 Tried a couple of breakers, spitbitz, quilter. No joy so far. I can see stainless manifolds but then I'd either have to mate it to the existing exhaust or go the whole hog and do a complete stainless system. If I can't get a replacement any suggestions for a good sports exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybeau Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 The club shop supplies good stainless exhaust systems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piran Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 30 minutes ago, andybeau said: The club shop supplies good stainless exhaust systems But doesn't do the manifold 😠Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 Three on eBay at present: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285642693964?hash=item4281a19d4c:g:C1EAAOSwLNhlIX5Z&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0HpBZlGE2rDrKIYLaN9n%2F4ye61cRtAh374DwHKOwD034MlEjPiDjKHXMS27t65GVFuofKBvvePpKLraOC0umDSxUrOqzP%2FKn8HWFzQKeIcmBG%2BUjIEg0TULxbkGp6cbMXIzVNVltb4CBupwZr7OUxPuakiEyi1TzBIcRVBToxULxXOThdJy0o77R%2FS1jECGuCm%2BKbZ%2B%2BYoNCC0JYAbYxajv01PjmixeX%2BsSU32AeL34ZjlhSBE1BhKNDC03hFmAQZwHUm1Xdp7SIRes9llFE2KI%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7LBjPegYw https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235163695608?hash=item36c0d939f8:g:i2oAAOSwOK9k7fb0&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0GyDWPHBqJd4AT2asA1%2FgoJBIxIuIAOy9PeW4%2FGnyu48Q7R8SfHxkVAjORAtCjxL%2BtF1GgOTIctHvuRezygnwi55A8qh6eqQczy3HaDW6VGRkaHuVE%2Fkn7H9VreFw3uA3yYFYUEODihJJIJ%2BWw88iQ3w26YMNpxgGs75MV5o%2BZlXDck%2FodSymJJfVQiA8Z7mQ9ytjmX2vjcgSeNpKUw9HsbWXkgXRFTT%2F%2FzD2e%2BmMVG8bzPSkqYJOsmMNEGT70Hvl9JkpWA3cazHpzdHDdDGpX4%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7bBjPegYw https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134849741133?hash=item1f65abc14d:g:Y9gAAOSwMMlleHiB&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Oir%2BUHI5CZ0g2lN0F1u9t%2BzP3i3yRfMHgtPLp%2BKZlL5Xl805LuP4YRiH8Gwt29JTQUnRzoUH5tGw4CqSfHR4XVAcc4qBLzipWHRzOmseicamUixNgcR0JK7KU7dc5aeEj2H%2FI8QbbgnjYYy9FG%2BfNv65cw0t50lSTh7FB2%2Fh%2FCdBRBlKYENio1HuJsM9kO%2FQMJxkItAmDRKXmIaMyu3lzQyACF5RUmQeQKSE68gxn%2BkIcgBAN64X60P6aV9Q%2B%2Bc3WAUkKDyStoixBEpqb4%2FSNs%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR4SHmPegYw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 Those 3 links are all inlets, I believe the op needs an exhaust Colin?. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 If all else fails you could contact Cast Iron Welding Services, who specialise in classic car cast iron cylinder head repairs etc. I've not used them, but they seem to have a good reputation. Might be pricey, but if you're stuck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, Steve P said: Those 3 links are all inlets, I believe the op needs an exhaust Colin?. S Ah... have I failed to read properly again....! Apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piran Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 30 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Ah... have I failed to read properly again....! Apologies. Yes, exhaust manifold, fortunately I haven't broken the inlet manifold yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: Ah... have I failed to read properly again....! Apologies. As punishment you are confined to the garage for 12 hours tomorrow 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 piran.  I am a member of another forum, mig-welding.co.uk I placed a post on there enquiring about the possibility of weld a cast iron manifold. You may want to read my post titled. “Cast iron weld “ A lot of the guys on the forum appear to be professional engineers (as demonstrated in some of the posts you’ll see on there). One of them has made an offer to help Brad93. I don’t know him personally but he contributes to the forum regularly. You may be able to contact him directly.  I hope this helps. Pete.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 I`ve seen cast welding carried out, many years ago now. It can be done, it can also be hit and miss. The one parameter that has to be right is preheating, followed by CONTROLLED cooling. It also can affect the granular structure of the casting, ocasionally making the finish (near) imposible to machine. For very large castings, "metalock"ing is more often used. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Have you tried Chic Doig? Probably cheaper, including postage than having one welded. Â Call us 01592 722 999 07858 269096 Email us sales@chicdoig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 couple of engines for sale on ebay with the manifold might be worth asking if they will sell the manifold separately never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 1 hour ago, foshi said: couple of engines for sale on ebay with the manifold might be worth asking if they will sell the manifold separately never know OR, Buy the engine, use the manifold, (re)sell engine and broken manifold as spares?. Could prove cheaper in the long run?. The Basidon one, still has the exh manifold. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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