Lisa,
I am a TR3 guy and not too familiar with the TR6 but anytime a gasket is
leaking it is not a good thing. Some you can live with it, such as the drip
or two of oil each time you park your Triumph, but a leaking exhaust gasket
will eventually eat up the metal around the header (from personal
experience) and your costs will rise from there.
You don't say whether it is the exhaust or intake that you are concerned
about but while the intake/exhaust system is off you should always replace
both, the labor is the same and the parts are just a few bucks. I think
you are in Houston, I don't know anyone there, but I am sure the list can
provide a shop or two for you to call. You should be able to get a quote on
the phone for this work, assuming your diagnosis is correct, from any
reputable shop.
Bill B
'58 TR-3A TS/30766 L
'59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
course, some times it is difficult to make it go"
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[mailto:triumphs-bounces+wbeech=flash.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lisa
Richardson
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 7:14 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] (no subject)
List,
I have a 75 TR6 and it has needed a manifold gasket for years. The engine
ticks. First, what other gaskets should I be replacing? and what if any
damage is being done or performance is being lost by not replacing,
considering that the carbs, manifold, etc. have to come off to replace, it
can't be a small job or cheap since I don't do this myself. The car has
aprox. 145K miles on it and since putting a couple of cans of Seafoam in it,
I can't get my husband out of it. It has become a daily driver and it is
running like a new car. Hate to mess with what ain't broke. I have never
overhauled the engine or carbs.
Thanks for help,
Lisa Vincelli
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