debating how to resolve exhaust manifold leak (sniffer)

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

Get some 'magnum steel' from your FLAPS and slap it in there.  If applied
properly, it should last a few months...

David
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Boeye" <rocco_phil@yahoo.com>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 1:40 PM
Subject: debating how to resolve exhaust manifold leak (sniffer)


> Well, as classic as can be, the sniffer tube is broken
> off in the manifold at the attaching point and the
> replacement tube is for an earlier dual manifold
> (79-82) and wrong.  So I am left with an annoying hole
> in the manifold that will prevent passing inspection.
>
> At this point, my best alternative seems to get
> someone to weld a bolt or something in the existing
> hole.  Or, to have the mounting bolt (with a
> through-port) somehow manhandled out of there (which I
> question whether someone can get done now), then have
> a larger bolt put back in place to block it off.
>
> Either of those seem like the only way to get this
> thing past inspection.  As winter approaches and makes
> apartment lot work unbearable, I am open to opinions.
> It needs inspection soon to avoid towing dangers.
>
> I have decided to do an Autotech header on it anyways
> in the spring (ceramic-coated, of course).  But I need
> a stopgap solution while I fund that baby.
>
> Opinions?
>
> -RP
> '87 stock 8v beater
> '84.5 2L 8v + 2H
>
> "..slave to the disease..."
>
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