Peter Schauss x 2014 wrote:
>
> > Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 07:21:50 -0800
> > From: Gordon Cappelletty <gcappelletty@psnw.com>
> > Reply-To: gcappelletty@psnw.com
> > Subject: need intake/exhaust manifold for '79 MGB
> >
> >I need an intake/exhaust manifold for my 1979 MGB. I will take new or
> >used in any good condition. I can't find one locally, Moss tells me they
> >do not expect to get any, and my parts dealer says the back order could
> >be anywhere from two weeks to one year.
> >
> Check Hemmings Motor News. There are a number of outfits who
> specialize in used MG parts and would probably have a manifold.
>
> >
> >It seems that my current manifold cracked at the place where the
> >catalytic coverter connects to it. My mechanic tells me that the stress
> >from the rigid exhaust is the culprit for this problem. Does anyone know
> >of a way to prevent this from happening in the future?
> >
> >e-mail me at: gcappelletty@psnw.com
>
> >Gordon
>
> Your exhaust should not be rigidly mounted. There should be a
> flexible strap holding it up just behind the front muffler (resonator?).
> At the back, there is a complex collection of rubber shock mounts and
> bits of metal which you can buy from Moss or VB. A lot of muffler shops
> just replace this part with a muffler clamp to whatever part of the
> body is convenient. The proper parts for this setup are inexpensive
> comparted to the cost of a manifold.
>
> Peter Schauss
> ps4330@okc01.rb.jccbi.gov
> schauss@worldnet.att.net
> 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II
> 1980 MGB
I've got the manifolds $75.00 each.
Steve
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