Jay,
I do not know what to tell you about the exhaust manifold but I replaced my
starter with one from TSI automotive and it is very nice. It is about 1/3
smaller and has a lot more power. I also had the problem with the EGR valve
tube being pluged. I purchased a new pipe and everything works great. The
pipe was not to expensive through TRF.
Good luck.
Kyle
74 TR6 Commission #CR13172U
At 09:33 AM 1/11/00 -0500, you wrote:
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>I have now removed all the components from under the bonnet so I can clean
>up the fenders and block. I am also cleaning/replacing various components
>hoping to improve appearance as well as reliability. A couple of questions
>have come up:
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>1 The exhaust manifold has broken off around one of the bolt holes. It is
>at a hole where there are 2 exhaust ports and about 1/3 of the
>circumference around the hole is missing. Is this going to be a problem?
>I could not find new ones listed. The manifold is in good shape otherwise.
>Is it worth trying to weld. I think cast iron needs to be preheated before
>welding.
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>2 I'm not sure what to do about the EGR valve. The tube to the manifold is
>completely plugged. And I bent the one brass coupling trying to remove. I
>think I will just clean it up on the outside and not worry about it.
>
>3 I remember a thread about a new starter that was real good. I don't
>remember who sold it. The present Lucas starter works good but I was
>thinking about replacing it anyways.
>
>4 Any quick checks that can be done on a transmission which is not in a
>car? I am looking to buy a spare.
>
>Thanks for any advise.
>
>Jay Snavely
>74 TR6
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