172 Cup exhaust manifold blowing

[davech]

Wondering if anyone knows where i can get an exhaust manifold for my 172 Cup and a decent garage to fit it in south wales.

Went to dealer and was quoted £900+ !!!! to replace it.

Has anyone else had this problem? The service guy was surprised it was blowing. The cars done 60k.

cheers

 

[edde]

Same manifold on the full fat 172.
MAny epopel will say use the 182 one as its better for power and have a custom decat pipe made but post in the wanted area peopl who are converting to 182 exhaust manifold will sell there old ones off cheap.

Unusual for it to blow though has it got a hole if so get it welded up check the gasget OK if not change it.

 

[davech]

Thanks for the advice mate.