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Inlet manifold repairs on HQ 253

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Guest		#1 Posted : Sunday, 18 July 2004 7:12:35 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I removed the inlet manifold from my stock HQ 253 to replace the cam and lifters and found it to be eaten away at the end water jackets . Not terminal but should be repaired . My problem...Working on a budget and living in Brisbane , should I try to get it built up with alloy welding or does anyone have a good second hand one for a reasonable price ?Please suggest options ...thanks ....NEIL

Guest		#2 Posted : Sunday, 18 July 2004 8:41:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		253 inlet manifolds usually end up being sold for scrap alloy value in wrecking yards. You should be able to find one cheaply. If not advertise in your local rag.

Guest		#3 Posted : Monday, 19 July 2004 5:34:30 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Thanks Byron I'll give it a try.Unfortunately there is nothing on EBAY or in the Trading Post at present but I'll keep looking ....NEIL

Guest		#4 Posted : Monday, 19 July 2004 5:39:56 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36613&item=2484719008

Guest		#5 Posted : Monday, 19 July 2004 5:42:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Thanks Byron,At the moment there is nothing on Ebay or in the Trading Post but I'll keep trying ....NEIL

Guest		#6 Posted : Monday, 19 July 2004 7:27:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Try bell zoner (I think thats is how to spell it) or any other type of two parts mellicular metal. If you can find some one who has some they may spare some and that makes for a cheap repair and it does work. Alloy welding is probably the better way to go

Guest		#7 Posted : Monday, 19 July 2004 9:57:00 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Try Greg on 02 49594546. I'm sure he'd have one. They won't be very dear to post either. Just make sure that your engine is not one with the EGR ports in the heads. The later red EGR manifolds will fit the early heads but not vice versa. The early ones ar

Guest		#8 Posted : Friday, 23 July 2004 7:04:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		i have one if the heater hose runs thru the vally, if you want to pay the freight ill send it cod.

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