Hi all
Yes it is probably worth having it welded I would aim to leave the repaired
area slightly proud on the
face that meets with the head so that it can be dressed flat.
There is a type of welding rod called Cold Cast meaning that it does not
need preheating, not as good
as preheating but pretty near, don't know how it would hold up on an exhaust
manifold but worth
trying if you cannot get the preheated job done.
Graham
----- Original Message -----
From: Jay Snavely <jays@paonline.com>
To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 2:33 PM
Subject: TR6 questions
>
> I have now removed all the components from under the bonnet so I can clean
> up the fenders and block. I am also cleaning/replacing various components
> hoping to improve appearance as well as reliability. A couple of
questions
> have come up:
>
> 1 The exhaust manifold has broken off around one of the bolt holes. It
is
> at a hole where there are 2 exhaust ports and about 1/3 of the
> circumference around the hole is missing. Is this going to be a problem?
> I could not find new ones listed. The manifold is in good shape
otherwise.
> Is it worth trying to weld. I think cast iron needs to be preheated
before
> welding.
>
> 2 I'm not sure what to do about the EGR valve. The tube to the manifold
is
> completely plugged. And I bent the one brass coupling trying to remove.
I
> think I will just clean it up on the outside and not worry about it.
>
> 3 I remember a thread about a new starter that was real good. I don't
> remember who sold it. The present Lucas starter works good but I was
> thinking about replacing it anyways.
>
> 4 Any quick checks that can be done on a transmission which is not in a
> car? I am looking to buy a spare.
>
> Thanks for any advise.
>
> Jay Snavely
> 74 TR6
>
>
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