Wanted: Exhaust Manifold (Mk1 1.6)

by **5Alive** » Wed, 04 Apr 2012 5:04 +0000

Currently on the lookout for an exhaust manifold for mk1 1.6. The original has cracked at the bottom between the 4 pipes where they join into one so can't be welded.

Any idea on where to find a second hand one? Or anybody here have one? Any advice appreciated as I don't know where to start looking.

Thanks

by **mx5ash** » Wed, 04 Apr 2012 5:39 +0000

I think I have one but it's of an auto so may be slightly different. I'll check if I have one this evening

by **5Alive** » Wed, 04 Apr 2012 5:58 +0000

mx5ash wrote:I think I have one but it's of an auto so may be slightly different. I'll check if I have one this evening

That would be great, cheers!

by **mx5ash** » Wed, 04 Apr 2012 8:05 +0000

Right then, I do have one, It Came off a 1990 1.6 auto. From what I can gather a manual wont fit an auto as an auto one is slightly wider angle to go around the bell housing on the auto box. but that means that a auto one should clear the manual trans no bother. Anyway €25 collected from Waterford or Kilkenny (next week when I'm back to work!!)
Here is a pic,

If you dont want to risk it not fitting then you can get one from here
http://www.autolinkmx5.com/exhaust-manifold-mx-5-16-mk1-used-1519-p.asp

by **5Alive** » Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:26 +0000

Cheers Ash, appreciate you checking for me. From a small bit of research it seems the manifolds are identical (same part number) whereas the downpipe is a different part between auto/manual. Are there any visual cracks at the bottom of the four branches? What method of payment suits you? Bank transfer? Waterford's quite a spin for me so could I have a courier collect? If so can you pm me a collection address and when would/wouldn't suit for collection. Thanks again, much appreciated!!

by **mx5ash** » Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:28 +0000

Looking in the daylight there is something at the bottom of one of the pipes, not sure if it's a crack though. It's on the outer edge do could be welded if it is. I'll check it when I get home to see of it is a crack or not and get back to you.

by **MX5Spares** » Thu, 05 Apr 2012 2:03 +0000

yes we have, and we are in dublin, please pm me

by **5Alive** » Sun, 08 Apr 2012 1:41 +0000

Still on the lookout for one of these, have already looked at a few but all are damaged/leaking in some way. Would also be interested in an aftermarket one at this stage provided it's a straight fit.

by **Fergus** » Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:20 +0000

Mx5ideways was selling a 1.6 performance manifold a while back, don't know if it's still available, worth sending him a PM though.
http://srigley.powweb.com/forum/viewtop ... 7&start=15

by **andrew** » Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:49 +0000

I have one in leixlip, its perfect with down pipe. Pm me if u want it