Once again, I managed the impossible....
11-19-2008, 03:31 PM
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Once again, I managed the impossible....
...and cracked a Flyin Miata/BEGi cast iron turbo manifold. Never really heard of someone managing to crack one of these before.On occaion I have seen some Greddy and AVO manifolds get cracks because of the lack of relief cuts (thermal expansion). But the FM has them designed into the manifold. I did call FM and as expected it's out of warranty. So now i'm waiting a call back from Keith or Bill for special pricing on one of their new manifolds since they don't carry this one anymore. Unfortunatly they don't have any in stock at the moment
To add to the list of things I have broken including a PPF, an intake camshaft (my 96), 2 transmissions (my 96 and my 99), snapped a few swaybar end links, and popped my dipstick out which caused oil to cover the exhaust and catch fire.
Picas!!!
To add to the list of things I have broken including a PPF, an intake camshaft (my 96), 2 transmissions (my 96 and my 99), snapped a few swaybar end links, and popped my dipstick out which caused oil to cover the exhaust and catch fire.
Picas!!!
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11-19-2008, 04:30 PM
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OK, so just got off the phone wil Bill @ FM. I'm getting one of the new design manifolds..and they're going to drill/tap it for 10mm hardware and include new 10mm hardware for $425 shipped. So that'll be here soon and now i'll need to either order my 2871 or tap my current turbo for the 10mm studs.... but it's sounding like i'll be getting the 2871.
w00t.
Here is what the new manifold will look like
w00t.
Here is what the new manifold will look like
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I'm in for cheap.
11-19-2008, 06:05 PM
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Based on the photos, I would say that the timing is retarded way too much. That is the location the manifold will crack when there is a timing issue. So the OP might check your Engine management or timing belt for a failure.
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11-19-2008, 06:09 PM
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Do you have any idea how many cast iron Ford E6 turbo manifolds I've welded up? Those pieces of **** crack like glass and its super easy, they all do it in the exact same spot.
Drill your crack ends, V out the crack with a grinder. Bake in oven for an hour at 400 degrees and Use a high nickle rod w/a stick welder, weld the ****** shut. Immediately drop into a bucket of calcium carbonate for the remainder of the day. Viola! For extra structure I was taking them to my brothers work to be placed on a machine similar to a paint shaker, but its a stress reliever. I bought turbo ford manifolds for scrap, fixed them, then resold them. Never had one come back.
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11-19-2008, 06:36 PM
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You would be correct. The one reported failure in the UK was from too much ignition retard.
Based on the photos, I would say that the timing is retarded way too much. That is the location the manifold will crack when there is a timing issue. So the OP might check your Engine management or timing belt for a failure.
Stephanie
Based on the photos, I would say that the timing is retarded way too much. That is the location the manifold will crack when there is a timing issue. So the OP might check your Engine management or timing belt for a failure.
Stephanie
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11-19-2008, 06:53 PM
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Do you have any idea how many cast iron Ford E6 turbo manifolds I've welded up? Those pieces of **** crack like glass and its super easy, they all do it in the exact same spot.
Drill your crack ends, V out the crack with a grinder. Bake in oven for an hour at 400 degrees and Use a high nickle rod w/a stick welder, weld the ****** shut. Immediately drop into a bucket of calcium carbonate for the remainder of the day. Viola! For extra structure I was taking them to my brothers work to be placed on a machine similar to a paint shaker, but its a stress reliever. I bought turbo ford manifolds for scrap, fixed them, then resold them. Never had one come back.
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