Manifold

[Mike Cole]

Hi can anybody help me please. I have a ford 2.0 dohc engine and the Inlet manifold has cracked. Does anyone have a manifold to sell. Any help or pointers as to finding one.
kind regards Michael.

[jon_cox]

Hi.
If the usual suspects like eBay and Facebook Market place have nothing then I recommend Classic Carbs. They have been very helpful with weird requests from me in the past.
https://classiccarbs.co.uk/product/r...-carburettors/

[A_Hogg]

Do you have part number /photos etc. Try SierrasRus they may have something.

[Mike Cole]

I have tried every where I could without success to obtain an inlet manifold for the 2.0 litre dohc carburetor engine. The only option available I think is an engine replacement.
Could someone recommend a replacement engine that would marry up to a MT75 gearbox.
kind regards Michael.

[greyV8pete]

I have tried every where I could without success to obtain an inlet manifold for the 2.0 litre dohc carburetor engine. The only option available I think is an engine replacement.
Could someone recommend a replacement engine that would marry up to a MT75 gearbox.
kind regards Michael.

Could it not be repaired? Even an aftermarket manifold would be cheaper than replacing the engine?

[kieran78]

Why not go to a decent local exhaust fabricator? Google search / maps is your friend.

[TVRFan]

Although some of this might sound very silly -

If it's aluminium or steel, you can get crack welded up.
if it's plastic , maybe can get heat welded (they do that for bumpers), or maybe glued.

or even - why not just Araldite or similar glues ? Doesn't work for exhaust, of course. Araldite type 2 pack glues are VERY strong....

Sure , doesn't look very pretty, but if it works you have saved yourself a whole engine, and can look at other possible replacements with more time.

[A_Hogg]

Maybe Danst engineering could make up one that will take the original carb.

[billjackson54]

Alan's last suggestion is absolutely on the money. I looked closely at fitting bike cards to the 2 litre DOHC carb engine I had in my blue Cabrio, in my search for more power, and they could supply suitable manifolds from stock....however, their work, while being first class, is not cheap and I was not convinced that there was room for the rearmost of the 4 cards to fit so closely adjacent to the break servo. BUT...if it is decided to stick with the current Weber setup, then I expect Dan's could help with either an entirely new item or a repair to the one you have. Incidentally, the Danst workshop is a fascinating place to visit.

[A_Hogg]

Couple of questions for you Mike - if you COULD find a manifold what are you prepared to pay giving that they are so scarce. Secondly, the same question with regards to changing the engine and what would that cost if you haven't the resources /skills to do it yourself.

[Mike Cole]

Sorry for the late reply. Thank you all for your suggestions. The problem has been resolved. A replacement manifold was source with assistance from Bill Jackson. I had to obtain a thermostat cover which resulted in an inline temperature sender and inline fan sensor and new hose pipes. All has been source and functioning well.
kind regards Michael.

[billjackson54]

Good news Mike. Very pleased.

[Ye Ol Ripper]

Hi Mike.
Although you are now sorted with regards to a replacement aluminium inlet manifold.
For the benefit of both yourself and others reading this post. I have had aluminium inlet manifolds repaired in the past as well as cylinder heads using tig welding. The process involves grinding a trough or v into the crack and along its entire length , then drill small holes at either end of the crack to prevent it spreading. Then tig weld and machine on the mill if its supposed to be a flat mating surface.e.g cylinder head face, or manifold face.

Although it was probably be cheaper to purchase a replacement, than repairing your old. As it is a rare part.
I recommend retaining your old manifold as a spare part to be repaired if needed in the future

[Mike Cole]

That's what I have done is kept the old manifold.