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Archertsi · 06-03-2008

I know you are not supposed to weld cast iron, but the later 2g manifolds were cast steel. Either way, I have had great success heating the crack with a torch until it's glowing red hot and then welding it with the heat turned way up.

Never cracked again. Just a thought.

06-03-2008	#5
Archertsi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Duluth, MN Drives: 1995 talon tsi Posts: 167	Re: Poor unemployed dsm'er looking for deal on exhaust parts I know you are not supposed to weld cast iron, but the later 2g manifolds were cast steel. Either way, I have had great success heating the crack with a torch until it's glowing red hot and then welding it with the heat turned way up. Never cracked again. Just a thought.