197 Manifold, cracked, manufacture fault?

[Simon@SprayShack]

197 Manifold, cracked, manufacture fault? both flexi joints are fine and its held well........

 

[Gray]

Unfortunately it's a common fault on that manifold

 

[Wazzy]

Flexis appear to be quite common but I've never seen that before, first call would be to check your engine mounts, not convinced that breaking is a manufacturer fault but could be worth ringing RUK if your mounts are okay.

 

[Simon@SprayShack]

Flexis appear to be quite common but I've never seen that before, first call would be to check your engine mounts, not convinced that breaking is a manufacturer fault but could be worth ringing RUK if your mounts are okay.

Yep mounts are spot on it would appear. I have spoke to RUK, but im not holding my breath.

 

[Dan519]

the manifold is crap, seen several cracked there. They're downgraded hugely from the 182 design, probably for cost of manufacturing.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Been a couple on here lately, judging by the amount of corrosion the metal is far inferior to the grade used in 172/182 ones.

 

[Simon@SprayShack]

Renault want stupid money for a new one, im considering......any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190734792388?redirect=mobile

 

[Advikaz]

Try speaking to someone like Ashley Exhausts for example. They might be able to knock you one up.

 

[Kazumz]

197 Manifold, cracked, manufacture fault? both flexi joints are fine and its held well........

Holy hell, never seen anything like that! How can they actually allow customers to use their cars if they are breaking like this?

 

[RSTuning]

Renault want stupid money for a new one, im considering......any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190734792388?redirect=mobile

"Improve throttle response & Housepower by 7-15 BHP"

LOL

 

[Chip-mk1]

Renault want stupid money for a new one, im considering......any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190734792388?redirect=mobile

You could get that repaired tbh.

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

where are u located ? i have a 197 exhaust u can buy mate , only done 12000 miles on the car

 

[VXR killer]

Hes after a manifold not an exhaust

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

exhaust mani i meant lol

 

[Wazzy]

Renault want stupid money for a new one, im considering......any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190734792388?redirect=mobile

People on 197.net have bought this when their flexi's have broken as it's cheaper than replacing/fixing them, don't take any notice of the BHP gains but as a unit everyone who has one rates it highly.
Passes emissions if you still have the other cat in place but you'll need a friendly MOT tester with decat.

 

[p@blo]

Can't beat Renault build quality. :lolup:

 

[Simon@SprayShack]

RUK told me due to the cars age, and mileage (its an 07 & ~70k on clock) they wouldnt be able to do anything. So everyone! go buy a KIA.......7 year warrenty or 100,000 miles.......i doubt you'll have any problems with them if the manifold cracks & fails.

I dont care what they say its poor metal quality / design and it shouldnt happen.......

 

[Lal B3N]

Renault want stupid money for a new one, im considering......any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190734792388?redirect=mobile

A friend has just had this fitted, it joined to the engine fine but it was maybe half an inch to short between where it ends and should join the next section of the exhaust so they had to pull the exhaust closer to join it and clamp it in place.