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[migiestate]

I have a 2003 Omega 2.2 cdx estate and have just noticed a crack in the exhaust manifold,on the top.
Is this a hard job to remove/replace and do you need specialist tools.
I have also tried to source a second hand manifold and a new one with full manifold kit to no avail .
Can any one help as my MOT is due and I want to keep the estate on the road. If any one has one or if any one knows where to buy one that would be great.
Any advice on how to remove or fit the new/second hand one would be greatly appreciated as I have never done a manifold before.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Gary

[RobG]

http://www.vauxhall-car-parts.co.uk/acatalog/VAUXHALL_EXHAUST_MANIFOLD_-_24420438.html

[migiestate]

Thank you for such a quick reply Rob  . May wait to see if a good second hand one comes up if not I will save up.

Gary

[flyer 0712]

Hi..Nigel in Nottingham breaks loads of omegas,,may be worth a call to see if he has one ready to break....i have looked on his site but none on there,,but still worth a call...he is a great guy,,,07791594909...

[steve6367]

I have a 2003 Omega 2.2 cdx estate and have just noticed a crack in the exhaust manifold,on the top.
Is this a hard job to remove/replace and do you need specialist tools.
I have also tried to source a second hand manifold and a new one with full manifold kit to no avail .
Can any one help as my MOT is due and I want to keep the estate on the road. If any one has one or if any one knows where to buy one that would be great.
Any advice on how to remove or fit the new/second hand one would be greatly appreciated as I have never done a manifold before.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Gary

I had a crack in mine for couple of years, so passed 2 MOT's. I changed it for one off of one of Robs breakers while I was doing the head gasket. 3 of the studs snapped in the head even being very careful. Easy to fix with head off but potentially more of an issue with it on.

While mine had the crack it was fine once is warmed up - just blew when cold.

Steve

[migiestate]

Thanks to Flyer I will try Rob on Monday on the phone you have given me .
Thanks to Steve 6367 for the information on removal and fitting . I am worried about the bolts snapping and having to drill them out e.c.t may have to get some help .

[plym ian]

I used this stuff on mine called quick steel

http://www.kalimex.co.uk/our-products/quiksteel

I put this on as a temperary fix about a year ago with the plan to buy a new manifold but havent don it yet and its still fine

[Steve B]

Hi..Nigel in Nottingham breaks loads of omegas,,may be worth a call to see if he has one ready to break....i have looked on his site but none on there,,but still worth a call...he is a great guy,,,07791594909...

He had one going for 40 quid for a few weeks but then it was sold last week 

[migiestate]

  Thanks to Plym ian and BIGtime.I may have to use the quiksteel as still not found a second hand unit or been offered one . I will make some phone calls on Monday to breakers e.t.c.

Gary

[Steve B]

Thanks to Plym ian and BIGtime.I may have to use the quiksteel as still not found a second hand unit or been offered one . I will make some phone calls on Monday to breakers e.t.c.

Gary

Does that stuff work 

[steve6367]

Thanks to Plym ian and BIGtime.I may have to use the quiksteel as still not found a second hand unit or been offered one . I will make some phone calls on Monday to breakers e.t.c.

Gary

Does that stuff work 

I vote no...

[Steve B]

Thanks to Plym ian and BIGtime.I may have to use the quiksteel as still not found a second hand unit or been offered one . I will make some phone calls on Monday to breakers e.t.c.

Gary

Does that stuff work 

I vote no...

Thought i was gonna read that next  Tell us your story

[PhilRich]

Thanks to Plym ian and BIGtime.I may have to use the quiksteel as still not found a second hand unit or been offered one . I will make some phone calls on Monday to breakers e.t.c.

Gary

Does that stuff work 

I vote no...

Thought i was gonna read that next  Tell us your story

I second that! I used it as per instructions and it just formed a solid 'scab' & fell off after first run up to temperature 

[steve6367]

Thanks to Plym ian and BIGtime.I may have to use the quiksteel as still not found a second hand unit or been offered one . I will make some phone calls on Monday to breakers e.t.c.

Gary

Does that stuff work 

I vote no...

Thought i was gonna read that next  Tell us your story

I just can't imagine anything is going to 'stick' - even welding these only lasts a few miles.

[migiestate]

Hello everyone just read up about the "quikseel" was thinking it may not stand up to the heat of the manifold so may give it a miss and use "thermosteel" it has a better resistance to heat (2400F). Would rather have new/second hand manifold,just may need to wait to save up for new or try and find a second hand one. . If anyone has one or knows where to get one other than rob at Nottingham (I will be trying there and other breakers tomorrow) I would be pleased to hear from you.
Thanks Gary