In finishing up my engine rebuild we cracked the exhaust manifold at the flange for the downpipe. Just ordered a new one from our hosts and i got to thinking, is it possible to only remove the exhaust part or is it best to remove the entire assembly? I know, I'm being lazy but the less I touch the less I break.
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In finishing up my engine rebuild we cracked the exhaust manifold at the flange for the downpipe. Just ordered a new one from our hosts and i got to thinking, is it possible to only remove the exhaust part or is it best to remove the entire assembly? I know, I'm being lazy but the less I touch the less I break.
When putting back together you will need to make sure that the exhaust seat correctly against the head without putting stress on the joints between the two. This is usually done by having the intake and exhaust both lose, tighten against the head, and then tighten the intake and exhaust.
So, long...long, answer...you should remove both. Replace your gasket on both...
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Clint Rankin - 1972 SIII SWB -
tried to order one for almost a month...
I dont know whats going on over there but Charles always had a reason why he didnt run my card or take the order..
I finally just gave up.1971 SIIa 88" NAS Dauntles V6
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coating exhaust manifold
Just an fyi for anyone interested... I took the exhaust manifolds off my 61 hybrid (has 3.5L RR engine) to replace gaskets, and a guy recommended cleaning them up by getting a ceramic coating... a local Powder coating company sand blasted both manifolds, plus the pipes to the muffler - and ceramic coated in a "chrome" finish option - all for $300. Looks great, and the ceramic chrome doesn't discolor like traditional chrome finish... enclosed pic of one.
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1961 Ser IIa Hybrid Defender
1969 Ser IIa Bugeye
1980 Ser III Lightweight 24V RHD- sold
1988 LR90 turbo diesel RHD - currently frame off rebuild in progress
1998 Disco - ex wife :-(
2000 Disco - RIP , end over end 2.5 times
2010 RR Sport Supercharged
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