Cracked exhaust manifold

randall977 · 13-01-08, 09:19 PM

What is my best course of action for sorting out my cracked manifold (off a 1982 200 5T, engine code WJ)? Repair, replace?

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90Quattro · 13-01-08, 10:39 PM

either try and find someone willing to weld it or go tubular!!!

kerker21 · 13-01-08, 11:47 PM

i had mine welded 18 months ago and its still ok all you need to do is find someone who knows what thay are doing

john...

randall977 · 14-01-08, 09:13 AM

Anyone know of anyone in the Oxfordshire area who knows what they wre doing with a welder?

crisarc · 14-01-08, 06:19 PM

any decent welder should be able , i did it , v grooved the cracks slightly, buzzed it ap /ground back and same again, it was no problem, BUT I DID REPLACE THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THAT SIDE just to be sure that the manifold took less strain

kerker21 · 14-01-08, 07:55 PM

hi there chris hows the RS2 going you old sausage all the best and a happy new year

john... your q.o.c. area rep

crisarc · 14-01-08, 08:51 PM

is that you dad? RS2 is good , some new paint , new stat, the beast lives....., 200q has a treser double intercooler , new belts, etc[winter overhaul], saab 900t soon new ic /leather carlsson gauges, .....what else? coupe q will be done this decade starting the body....may go for the kermit green body with satin bonnet/boot....scala43.de if you are bored...nb i am looking aftermy neighbours honda 400 four p plate, classy, will i see you at cosford?

randall977 · 14-01-08, 10:25 PM

Gave the manifold to a guy at a local fabrication / welding workshop - he seemed to think he could weld it - and for £20/30!!

randall977 · 14-01-08, 10:37 PM

There is about a 5mm gap between the sump and crossmember - should it be more? Where can new mounts be purchased?

crisarc · 14-01-08, 10:45 PM

5mm sounds a bit tight, try vag parts, your local dealer, or south hereford audi , but quattro corner is likely your best bet

i would think that the ur quattro mount is the same,i certainly used one on my 2005t no probs, , the mounts get tired over the years, coupled with the heat on ths exhaust side of the engine, if you replace it buy or fabricate a heat shield to help with the heat soak.
regards chris

13-01-08, 10:39 PM	#2
90Quattro 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire / Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2,319	either try and find someone willing to weld it or go tubular!!! __________________ 90 Quattro Project http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...read.php?t=235 Passat 130 Sport http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...5830#post15830SOLD http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/ www.armedforcesrallyteam.com

13-01-08, 11:47 PM	#3
kerker21 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,412	weld it i had mine welded 18 months ago and its still ok all you need to do is find someone who knows what thay are doing john... __________________ chairman of the quattro owners club 85 UR WR Quattro 52 ford transit faf specialised big hit mtb ex Z1000R owner ex KTM Duke owner

14-01-08, 06:19 PM	#5
crisarc Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shrewsbury Posts: 1,172	manifold any decent welder should be able , i did it , v grooved the cracks slightly, buzzed it ap /ground back and same again, it was no problem, BUT I DID REPLACE THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THAT SIDE just to be sure that the manifold took less strain

14-01-08, 07:55 PM	#6
kerker21 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,412	hi chris hi there chris hows the RS2 going you old sausage all the best and a happy new year john... your q.o.c. area rep __________________ chairman of the quattro owners club 85 UR WR Quattro 52 ford transit faf specialised big hit mtb ex Z1000R owner ex KTM Duke owner

14-01-08, 10:45 PM	#10
crisarc Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shrewsbury Posts: 1,172	manifold 5mm sounds a bit tight, try vag parts, your local dealer, or south hereford audi , but quattro corner is likely your best bet i would think that the ur quattro mount is the same,i certainly used one on my 2005t no probs, , the mounts get tired over the years, coupled with the heat on ths exhaust side of the engine, if you replace it buy or fabricate a heat shield to help with the heat soak. regards chris

14-01-08, 09:13 AM	#4
randall977 Mr Typ 43! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 838	Anyone know of anyone in the Oxfordshire area who knows what they wre doing with a welder?

14-01-08, 08:51 PM	#7
crisarc Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shrewsbury Posts: 1,172	is that you dad? RS2 is good , some new paint , new stat, the beast lives....., 200q has a treser double intercooler , new belts, etc[winter overhaul], saab 900t soon new ic /leather carlsson gauges, .....what else? coupe q will be done this decade starting the body....may go for the kermit green body with satin bonnet/boot....scala43.de if you are bored...nb i am looking aftermy neighbours honda 400 four p plate, classy, will i see you at cosford?

14-01-08, 10:25 PM	#8
randall977 Mr Typ 43! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 838	Gave the manifold to a guy at a local fabrication / welding workshop - he seemed to think he could weld it - and for £20/30!!

14-01-08, 10:37 PM	#9
randall977 Mr Typ 43! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 838	There is about a 5mm gap between the sump and crossmember - should it be more? Where can new mounts be purchased?

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