MX5Ireland

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

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

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!

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

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!!

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.

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

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.

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

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