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Subject:Re: Cracked exhaust manifold questions, and plee for used one for sale, '86 Syncro
From:Ken Korn
Date:Tue, 11 Aug 1998 16:26:39 -0500

Perhaps it can be welded back together. In the records I got with my Westy,
there was an invoice for that service.

Ken Korn

On Tuesday, August 11, 1998 2:32 PM, Leif Paulsen [SMTP:lpaulsen@CMCFLEX.COM]
wrote:
> Two days ago, driving over a mountain pass, "Thor" suddenly sounded as if
> the whole exhaust system had fallen off.  I found to my dismay the Exhaust
> manifold on cylinders 1 &3 had completely sheered in two about 3" from
> where it bolts to the engine on the front passenger-side cylinder.  NO
> visual clues as to why it broke, the surface looks identical thoughout the
> whole system, but for some reason an internal weakness in this section
> failed.  Anyone ever had this?  I am afraid the next one might to the
> samething due to something that I am just not seeing!   Any clues would be
> appreciated.
>
> As a result I am looking to buy a used (possibly new aftermarket, if it
> exists) Manifold, Syncro keep in mind, that will last me a few thousand
> miles.  This is my daily driver and I am in dire straits.  Any help would
> be appreciated
> Leif Paulsen
>
> '86 Syncro GL "Thor"
> Take a Liking to a Viking

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