Reply To: Exhaust manifold wanted

[Bob CrossParticipant]

Hi Bernie,

Thank you for your response to my posting. This morning I started the car for the first time, to test the success or otherwise of the Holts Gun Gum repair patch. Though I didn’t get the engine up to working temperature, so far the repair has worked. It basically consists of a tub of really messy paste, a thin sheet steel cover with an attached jubilee clip (you have to trim the steel cover to  size )  I supplied two more jubilee clips. The repair is not a pretty sight and I can’t leave it permanently like this even if it lasts. As time goes on I’ll report back to members on the performance of the repair.

I’m still looking for an exhaust manifold either in good condition or capable of welding. I contacted a Specialist Cast Iron Welding Company in Coalville, Leicestershire who claim to be capable of cast iron repair. They will guarantee it. Of course they haven’t seen the manifold but I was impressed. No price was mentioned, again because the haven’t seen it. Maybe in the winter, if the present repair lasts, and I don’t get another one, I will take it off the car for them to see and quote.

Bernie thank you for bringing Frannsens to my attention as a supplier, I may contact them if I have no luck with the above

Bob