Actually the "coolant" heats the manifold. I think this is supposed to help
with emissions during cold starts. I just use one of the bypass pipes (ment
for P. I. TR6s) to route the coolant past the manifold since for manimum power
you do not want to heat the manifold.
Kevin Brown
Odessa, MO
Jay Snavely wrote:
> I have a couple questions relating to my 74 TR6. The first is about the
>intake manifold. Does the coolant actually cool the manifold or is the pipe
>just routed through the manifold casting? I've noticed a very slight
> leak in the coolant pipe midway between the two carb plenums. I suspect it
>is rusting through. I could cut out this section and put a rubber hose
> in its place, or buy a whole new manifold. Has anyone had success with
> another approach?
>
> The other question regards the door check straps. The one is completely
> missing on my car, including the two ears on the door where the strap
> attaches. I've looked in my Bentley manual, as well as all the catalogs
> to see how these ears are attached. Are these ears an integral part of
> the door? No one seems to sell them. Can I replace them with the door in
> place? Has anyone developed a fix for this problem?
>
> Thanks for all your ideas!
>
> I expect to go to the TRF party, probably on Friday since I want to buy some
>parts, a new Monza exhaust in particular. It will be my first time there. I
>would like to drive the car, but it is 160 mules and there are still some
>questionable items to clear up on the TR6 (aren't there always?) so I think
>I'll drive my truck. It holds more stuff anyways.
>
> Jay
> 74 TR6
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