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Cracked exhaust manifold

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Is it possible to weld the exhaust manifold on my 3.3? Or should I rather replace or go the freeflow branch route?
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Cast iron is considered a non-weldeable material. It can be welded, but a cast-iron weld will not be as strong as the base metal. Therefore, it would probably crack again. Note, probably, not definately.

I would be inclined to replace it with standard. Branches tend to increase underbonnet temperatures, although there are ways to combat that too.
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Re: Cracked exhaust manifold

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At SAC Boksburg you can now get pre made De GRaaff free flow systems .. only 2 hours to have it installed..

VIPER in Kempton also just one day ..
And both of them have ceramic coating done.

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Die ceramic coating klink goed. Ook is dit redelik naby aan Alberton. Ek sal hulle bietjie opsoek en bel. Dankie
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Die ceramic coating is great.

Maar dis blikemmersins duur. As jy egter bereid is om dit te doen, is dit heel moontlik die beste opsie.
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The ceramic coating from Viper was half the price of SAC Kyalami when I checked a month ago. About R 3 500 for both branches right down to underneath the car. Had the branches done and freeflow fitted.

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Or sell it and buy a 4.2 diesel Patrol !!!.......... :rolling: :rolling:
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Post by JoshJ »

Thats the nice thing of a diesel. The outlet system gets lined with gunk so they last forever. So you safe again by driving a diesel. :lol:

With petrol i would also rather go the branches route. :mytwocents:
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hahahahaha.. you "crack" me up !! :rolling: :rolling:
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Cedric, you keep forgetting that I stay in a townhouse complex. I not allowed to keep a smoking coal stove on my property :lol: :lol:
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