HELP! 89 GTI 1800 exhaust question

Hi All,

Ive been having problems with my exhaust and it looks like i need a new manifold.
I have had a quote today for £500 does this sound right? if so are there other alternatives?

Is that for a standard manifold or a professional made stainless steel item ?
Either way it does sound expensive !  Have you tried ringing around for quotes ?

Yep, does sound very pricey!

Cero said

Is that for a standard manifold or a professional made stainless steel item ?
Either way it does sound expensive !  Have you tried ringing around for quotes ?

Nice one, that was my feeling. It was from VW heritage. I'll try Richard at crazy Quiffs, I've also had a quick look on eBay. Can you recommend anywhere else? 

Hairyarse said

Yep, does sound very pricey!

Yeah, my thoughts. I had a little look last night and most people seem to be going for the stainless steel exhaust? 

Cero said

Is that for a standard manifold or a professional made stainless steel item ?
Either way it does sound expensive !  Have you tried ringing around for quotes ?

Cero, it's for a standard manifold. But I'm wondering about looking for a stainless steel one since looking at a few posts on here?

This is for sale on the forum if that helps

http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=engine-and-running-gear_2%2Fmagnex-full-stainless

Hi, all information helps… Many thanks ill have a look into it those evening 

Stainless steel is a good option for longevity but it has a tendency to crack under load at they joints. I'd stick to the cast manifold as they flow really well as a standard item. Make sure if you're buying secondhand mild steel standard this is also not cracked. You could try TPS - Trade Part Services but ideally you need an account with them or someone with one. Where are you located ?

Fathammer, thanks for the info…
Cero, Im in Manchester if you know anyone with an account, If not I'll check with the garage that i am going to use. There is someone on ebay breaking 2 gti cabs so I have contacted him aswell.

Many thanks for all your advice

janine

I am currently going through this as well - replacement used manifold with new gaskets, clips etc sourced from Crazy Quiffs, new exhaust being made by Longlife at Carshalton. Will post my experiences once all is done and finished. Will cost less than £500 in total for the whole lot.

LeeO said

I am currently going through this as well - replacement used manifold with new gaskets, clips etc sourced from Crazy Quiffs, new exhaust being made by Longlife at Carshalton. Will post my experiences once all is done and finished. Will cost less than £500 in total for the whole lot.

Nice one leeO, thanks for that, if ya don't mind me asking if your getting a garage to fit it how much will it cost? 

The manifold change was done as part of a much larger job, with the engine out to do some welding on the bulkhead - so I can't say how much just the manifold change cost. I then had the car trailered to Longlife as they custom build each exhaust straight to the car. I wouldn't have thought that changing just the manifold would be more than a couple of hours labour at the most, especially if the whole exhaust is being scrapped.

LeeO said

The manifold change was done as part of a much larger job, with the engine out to do some welding on the bulkhead - so I can't say how much just the manifold change cost. I then had the car trailered to Longlife as they custom build each exhaust straight to the car. I wouldn't have thought that changing just the manifold would be more than a couple of hours labour at the most, especially if the whole exhaust is being scrapped.

Thanks leeO good luck with all the works