RE: {Chrysler 300} F Manifold

["Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Also agree. They only time I've heard of successful cast iron welding is when it involved a cracked block. With a block, there's plenty of 'meat' to work with, so you can cut a V-channel into it before beginning the welding process. For an exhaust manifold, you're done for.

 

Ron

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Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:10 PM
To: Ryan Hill
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Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} F Manifold

I'll second that. You will be well advised to spend time seeking a replacement than a welder. The fellow who proposed JB Weld, an epoxy, a plastic, must have been kidding. I hope so. 

 

Dan

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From: "Ryan Hill" <ryan_hillc300@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:04pm
To: "93saturnfan" <93saturnfan@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} F Manifold

In my opinion, the task is nearly impossible. There has been discussion on this topic in the past and I don’t recollect anyone having more than short term success with a manifold. The process requires the manifold to be heated to an almost molten state before a weld can be successful. 

Ryan Hill

On Aug 10, 2022, at 3:56 PM, 93saturnfan <93saturnfan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Well I received a call from the welding shop I took my broken manifold to today. They were able to weld it together but upon striking it with a hammer to make sure it held, it cracked again. Then the welder suggested I use JB weld to fix it. I don't know if it cracked along the weld or elsewhere as I haven't seen it yet but I plan on picking it up tomorrow and taking my business elsewhere. 

Does anyone in the Midwest or Southeast Wisconsin area have any recommendations of a welding place that can handle a cast iron manifold? 

Thank you in advance.

Ryan Stevenson 

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