1g Exhaust Manifold cracked...would it be a good starting point to learn to weld?

[4gfun]

I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 1g beater. I don't plan on running much boost on it.

I have been avoiding buying a welder for the longest over the years but I was wondering if this might be an easy first project for someone trying to learn to weld.

Sure I can buy a 2g exhaust manifold but I don't want to go that route for a few reasons that are beyond the scope of this post.

Is welding an exhaust manifold off the car an easy first project?

Thanks

 

[Sebba]

It depends on the length of that crack, and placement. Keep in mind a surface weld will be very temporary, you need to grind out a trench along the crack and fill it. Even still, it's likely to crack not long after.

I would just replace it, they're cheap enough.

 

[4gfun]

Sounds like more hassle than it is worth then if a repair may not be reliable. Thanks.

It depends on the length of that crack, and placement. Keep in mind a surface weld will be very temporary, you need to grind out a trench along the crack and fill it. Even still, it's likely to crack not long after.

I would just replace it, they're cheap enough.

 

[gho5tone]

It's good to practice cast iron welds if you have the time and money to do it.

But it requires a lot of time and steps to do it properly, if you're are looking for a replacement soon, I think its better to just buy another manifold and just put this other manifold aside to repair on your free time.

 

[4gfun]

Thanks for the input.

It's good to practice cast iron welds if you have the time and money to do it.

But it requires a lot of time and steps to do it properly, if you're are looking for a replacement soon, I think its better to just buy another manifold and just put this other manifold aside to repair on your free time.