Alex D. Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 After sandblasting my heavily pitted Exhaust manifolds I found a hairline crack. It’s possible that this crack can be repaired but I would rather find some good replacements that do not have the heavy pitting. Any leads or advice is appreciated Alex D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Alex , are you a member of CLC ? - CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Does Pete Saunders make them or only for the V16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D. Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 3 hours ago, C Carl said: Alex , are you a member of CLC ? - CC Yes, I am member no28408. I also posted the same question on the CLC forum. 46 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: Does Pete Saunders make them or only for the V16? Peter Sanders does not have any listing for exhaust manifolds on his web site My manifolds are not beyond repair, it's just a matter of finding the right person to do it correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hi Alex ! There are guys who can do a repair. I had a blacksmith friend , now passed on , who told me cast iron rod was becoming somewhat difficult to find. That is what he used and recommended. I think good pics of the problem area , posted in General , or Technical would be productive. Also in your CLC directory , you will find Steve Nannini in Arizona who has high quality parts for V16s , including ex. manifolds cast from original patterns. Certainly worth a call. Dick Shappy in Rhode Island might be able to help you also. Ted Raines in California may be the authority on V12 Cadillacs. Ted was a Past President who judged my original unrestored 1924 Cadillac at the 1994 CLC Grand National. Evidently the comprehensive and obvious repair to my R.H. ex. manifold (seen here towards the rear of the horizontal run - the entire manifold snapped long before I got the car 30 years ago , perhaps due to excess load from failed exhaust system hangers) , was not deemed overwhelmingly serious. The then 70 year old Cad won the difficult and prestigious, no longer judged , Past Presidents Best Original - Early. Perhaps the original top and headliner helped overcome not only this flaw , but also the ancient re paint. At least it was done in original colors. Please let us know how you resolve this issue. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D. Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thank you all for your input and Carl you have one beautiful Cadillac there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydersclassics Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hi Alex, I have a pair on a 1934 v12 parts engine, not positive if they are identical to 32 but we could compare them for fit and condition if that would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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