Exhaust manifold and Cambelt change advice

[The Hitman]

Hi guys, I'm going to change the cambelt on my 182 soon, haven't gotten everything sorted yet but well on my way, but I was thinking about changing the exhaust manifold too as its been on there since day one and is probably a good idea to swap it out. I know you need to drop the sub-frame to change it so was thinking it might be easier to change both at the same time as it may make doing the cambelt/dephaser, etc that much easier.

Also, while on the topic, should I look to install a stainless steel manifold or is the standard part good enough? And is it advisable to change the Cat at the same time as the manifold?

Thanks

 

[Mr R.]

Standard is made from stainless anyway mate.

Do not replace the manifold unless it's fooked.

 

[JamesBryan]

Leave the manifold unless it's cracked obviously.

 

[Mr R.]

Leave the manifold unless it's cracked obviously.

And they are also starting to rust quite bad where they meet the cat.

I've seen a few now that are rotten and need welding. But if the OP is fine then leave well alone.

 

[The Hitman]

Well, one of the reasons is that some of the fixings for the cat are rusted soild to the manifold. No holes or cracks but figured it was only a matter of time and since the cambelt is needing a change, I just thought it would be simpler to get it all sorted at once. If not then fair enough =)

 

[marinemackay2003]

If you are going to change it, only replace it with a standard item, the eBay ones are very nice looking with a great shine to them, they are a very bad fit

 

[bloke]

If you are going to change it, only replace it with a standard item, the eBay ones are very nice looking with a great shine to them, they are a very bad fit

i've fitted the toyo ones on 182's and 200's and they've been ok.

 

[marinemackay2003]

Yeah but you got skills

 

[bloke]

can't bend metal without thinking about it though:wink: not sure if the whole they don't fit thing is because one person said so whenever and it was taken as gospel truth?