John,
I would first ensure that you and your mechanic are talking about the same
thing. The "header" commonly refers to the "exhaust header." The "manifold"
commonly refers to the "intake manifold," which is where the carbs attach.
Two completely different animals.
Yes, there are "exhaust manifolds", but they are usually referred to as
"exhaust manifolds."
Personally, I have -NEVER- heard of an intake manifold being "full of holes
and thin in places."
Sorry, new to the roadster game, so not familiar w/ costs of these items.
OT: You work at The Washington Post? My brother and I delivered the Post in
the late '60's (West Springfield, VA).
Cheers.
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Pete - (O o) -
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Lake Forest Park, WA
1966 1600 (SPL311-00799)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Kelly
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 1:23 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Manifold/Header recommendations?
My mechanic just told me that I need a new manifold on my '68 2000 Solex. He
said the existing one is full of holes and thin in places. He doesn't think
it can be welded. So, what are my choices now? How hard are they to find,
and once found, how hard are they to install?
He described what I need as a "header," but what I think he means is the
stock manifold. Is Solex different from SU? This sounds expensive.
John Kelly
Washington, D.C.
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