hi i was lookn for sum help ive got a manifold here and i went to plug up the extra holes with those allen key plugs but when i tightnend them up they cracked the manifild around where they screw in i was wondering if i could weld the holes up instead of blocken them up to fix the damage ?
manifold repair
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, Oct 15 2006 02:16 AM
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Posted 15 October 2006 - 03:17 AM
yes, take it to a head or engine shop and they will weld it 4 U.
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Posted 15 October 2006 - 07:21 PM
or anyone who has half an idea with a TIG could also fix it
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Posted 16 October 2006 - 04:15 PM
im assuming inlet manifold, is it cast iron or alloy? local exhaust shop should be able to weld it up no problems
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Posted 16 October 2006 - 06:46 PM
If it is Alloy, remove the steel bolt & plug it with alloy billet so it can be welded!
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