92 SSE - Two Cracked Exhaust Manifolds
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If anyone happens to have a good set workable exhaust manifolds, let me know. Meanwhile I might try to weld these cracks. Muggy weld sells products for cast iron and stainless which I will try. Now I just have to figure out what metal I'm working with.
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There are multiple cracks in the front and rear exhaust manifolds on my '92 SSE supercharged also. Mine has the digital EGR valve.
I considered having it welded at a muffler shop but instead I bought some muffler pipe weld goop from AutoZone. I don't remember the brand, but it'* a gritty gray compound in a small clear plastic jar, and it cures when it heats up. It'* not one of those 2-part epoxies or one of the gray goops commonly used for tailpipe repair. I think it cost around $7. I applied it several months ago and it seems to be intact still.
I considered having it welded at a muffler shop but instead I bought some muffler pipe weld goop from AutoZone. I don't remember the brand, but it'* a gritty gray compound in a small clear plastic jar, and it cures when it heats up. It'* not one of those 2-part epoxies or one of the gray goops commonly used for tailpipe repair. I think it cost around $7. I applied it several months ago and it seems to be intact still.
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That would be real convenient, but I'd like to get a more long term fix. Possible effects on the O2 sensor and problems with welding it later makes me hesitate to try it.
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The dealer parts counter told me that the folowing exhaust manifolds should interchange:
91-92 Olds, Buick E-bodies(Riviera,Toronado)
91-92 Olds,Buick C-bodies (Park Ave, 9
92 Pontiac H-bodies
I called up an Olds dealer for a price on the 92 Toronado manifolds and they were they exact price quoted by Pontiac for the 92 SSE. So I'm off to the junkyard and maybe a trip to the powder coating shop.
91-92 Olds, Buick E-bodies(Riviera,Toronado)
91-92 Olds,Buick C-bodies (Park Ave, 9
92 Pontiac H-bodies
I called up an Olds dealer for a price on the 92 Toronado manifolds and they were they exact price quoted by Pontiac for the 92 SSE. So I'm off to the junkyard and maybe a trip to the powder coating shop.
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