welding stock exhaust manifolds?
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I don't see why not. I've never had to,- just migged exhaust myself. Yea, I don't see why couldn't, if you clean it up well.
On the other hand, Dorman sells replacements pretty cheap. I've seen them for as low as $27 on ebay and from Dorman.
Whatever you do, -replace your trans mount. That's why they snap studs @ the manifold. That exhaust damper is bolted to the mount. When the mount wears out, you get allot of vibration thru the Y. This fatigues the manifold bolts. Most likely why yours is cracked.
On the other hand, Dorman sells replacements pretty cheap. I've seen them for as low as $27 on ebay and from Dorman.
Whatever you do, -replace your trans mount. That's why they snap studs @ the manifold. That exhaust damper is bolted to the mount. When the mount wears out, you get allot of vibration thru the Y. This fatigues the manifold bolts. Most likely why yours is cracked.
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They are cast iron, they can be welded but not very easy to do. You would need to remove them, heat in an oven and weld while still hot. You would need a "high nickel" rod if stick welding, TIG would be a better bet.
I have had some success braising manifolds, but that is a temporary cure at best.
I would get one from a JY or switch to headers.
I have had some success braising manifolds, but that is a temporary cure at best.
I would get one from a JY or switch to headers.