Re: finding the manifold crack

["John C. Gottstein" <gottstein@erols.com>]

Paul, and everybody,
Well, the only think that you might be missing is that I'm still pretty
inexperienced at fixing these little guys, and I don't have enough $$$ to
pay someone to do it for me.  From what I hear, replacing the manifold will
require removing the carb and other components.  Fixing the crack will at
least silence the loudness for a while until I get up the nerve to undertake
the replacement.

Thanks,
John

> Hi John,
>
> Withstanding engine heat is quite different than withstanding exhaust
> temps.  Am I missing something here?  Why not just replace the manifold
> if this is truly cracked?