[TR] surface TR3 exhaust manifold?

Bob Labuz yellowtr at adelphia.net
Wed Apr 9 05:27:28 MDT 2008


On Wednesday 09 April 2008 12:05 am, Jeremiah Curry wrote:
> Howdy all,
>
> I am getting ready to put the exhaust manifold back on my TR3, it has been
> off for 29 years and the head has been rebuilt.  A friend of mine told me I
> should have the exhaust manifold surfaced before re-assembling.  It is not
> rusted, but not perfectly clean either.  What are your thoughts? how much
> can the gasket cover up?
>
> If you think I should get it done, do you have a place in Salt Lake City
> that could do it well?
>
> thanks in advance,
> Jeremiah

Jeremiah,

I took mine down to the local engine shop and they re-surfaced both the outlet 
and the 4 inlets. Cost 25$. Why take a chance?

Bob


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