cracked EM, big crack

[Ken Keith]

Hi Derek,

So, there was no welding of the crack done?  Did it not leak or
something?

Btw, your website is very inspiring!  I love the pics of your 4ktq!

I think I'm about to gather some more needed parts for my 4kstq
project.  So many other uses for fundage.

I'm in need of a 200q clutch kit, a 2-piece EM, and something to
address the tie rod issue.

How much boost are you running in the 4ktq?

Cheers!

Ken

Derek Leep (quattro at telocity.com) wrote:
>
> >     DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE OF REUSING EM WITH BIG CRACK?
>
> Konstantin, I have this crack in my '86 5kt manifold.
> http://www.users.qwest.net/~daleep/audi/4ktq/crack1.jpg
> http://www.users.qwest.net/~daleep/audi/4ktq/crack2.jpg

> I had the manifold machined flat and re-installed it (along with new
> studs, washers, and nuts).  ~2,000 miles later and no exhaust related
> issues. HTH.
>
>-Derek L. misc vag products.
>
> http://www.users.qwest.net/~daleep/wlztest.cars.htm