Used Motor (manifold)

[David Michael]

Hi Vittorio,

Depends on how cracked it is. I was getting estimates (from two places) of
over $200 to fix two very long cracks. I ended up buying a used one from a
lister that came out of a  5K that I hope will fit. I will PM you with the
place that another lister recommended for welding.

If it is not terribly cracked, many people just use it.....

Dave


> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Vittorio Bares" <Vittorio.Bares at nuance.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Date: Tue, 1 May 2007 07:47:06 -0400
> Subject: Used Motor
> Hi:
>
> Wanted to get a general consensus from some of you in the know.


<snip>

I am now getting the picture that the exhaust manifolds on these older
> I5 motors tend to crack - my old one is;
>
> a) is that a big deal - I mean to have an exhaust manifold w/a crack
> installed in the car
>
> b) if it is a big deal - what's the next step - I saw a thread regarding
> welding - what does that cost?
>
> TIA
>
> Vittorio -
>