182 exhaust manifold advice

[Lokkdogg]

Hi, I've got a 182. ive got a blown exhaust at the downpipe the flange has rusted.

Am I better to replace the manifold with another Renault one or has anyone bought the toyosports one from eBay ect? I don't want to spent a fortune but I think £170 is fair for a manifold and Decat?

Advice please as I need to get this sorted ASAP, thanks.

 

[flebay]

Grind the old one off and get something like this welded on, you may have to drill the holes bigger to allow to fit the Renault bolt cups.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL...907614?hash=item2a38765d1e:g:Gz0AAOxyni9TDx32

 

[Djw John]

The toyosport ones are known for being crap, avoid.

 

[Lokkdogg]

The toyosport ones are known for being crap, avoid.

In which way are the crap?

 

[Tommo.]

In which way are the crap?

Have a search mate - Toyosport have an awful reputation. It's cheap crap.

If I was you I'd find a decent exhaust place and see what they can do or replace with OEM parts.

Changing the manifold is quite labour intensive on these cars so the last thing you want to do is have something fitted only to need it removing a few weeks/months down the line.

 

[Budgie]

As above. Avoid Toyosport s**t.

Any custom exhaust place will be able to make a joint up to replace yours. Be it sleeve or similar. Won't cost much at all.