Re: cracked exhaust manifold?

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199902261316.IAA04397@coimbra.ans.net> "mcji6gr2@stud.umist.ac.uk" writes:

> Bought an 86, D reg 80 sport. I'm really pleased with it so far:- full
> audi service history, 1 owner from new, mint body work etc...I have
> a few questions though and wonder if someone will know:

> There was a strange ticking ...

We know it well.

> ... said it's a cracked exhaust manifold.

He knows it well too.

> and u  can see a v. small amount of blue smoke ...

Unrelated.  Probably ring leakage in an 80 Sport.  Try a flush with
Comma Flushing Oil - instructions on the can.

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 Phil Payne
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