Hello all, just joined this forum as i've been struggling to find solid information on this.
My exhaust manifold has a crack about 2" long, car still runs ok but reluctant to drive around in it too much in case a piece breaks off all together. it seems to close up after it warms up as well but would still like to sort it.
first question is - is there a step by step guide online anywhere that could help me with this?
(dont have the money to fork out for a garage to do it. know my way around a car just never done a manifold with a turbo before)
secondly - would it be worth while replacing it with an up graded hi flow type exhaust?
(if so which brand, and are there any sealing/fitting issues with the gasket on 'hi flow' manifolds.
third - part numbers or recommended websites/manufacturers to purchase manifold.
(bearing in mind cost will be a deciding factor, local dealer quoted £330 for the manifold alone, i think i'd attempt welding it before spending that on it at the moment)
only had the car a week or so i originally thought the slight tell tale 'puff puff' noise when you switched it off was a leak in the flexi on the down pipe. but it was the b*****d manifold
engine code is AUQ. any help much appreciated.
