WTB exhaust manifold 263 straight 8

[Hans1965]

Hi all, I am in the need of a good uncracked exhaust manifold for a 263 cui straight eight engine. The one in my 52 Super Riviera has a huge crack on the upper center. Anybody willing to part with his? I saw them at Bob's for USD 710, but I don't want to rob a bank first. Thank you. 

I know it could be welded in theory. But I do not know anybody here who could do it. Can this be glued with jb weld? That's not really a repair, I know... 

Thanks, 

Hans 

[Buick56S]

Hi Hans, I had the same issue with the 248 exhaust manifold. Many cracks, and completely broken between cyl. 6 and 7.

In my area (Frankfurt/Germany) there is a company that is specialised in welding cast iron. 

They fixed my manifold, the guys did a very good job, the welded areas were almost not visible...  Since the repair I drove 8kmiles so far without any issues. 

I guess I paid around 250€/350$.

Name of the company is Castolin Eutectic in Kriftel near Frankfurt. 

Good luck, Markus

[Hans1965]

Thank you, Markus, appreciate that. In the meantime I had found a company in Cologne that did the welding for me. Not as severe as your case, paid 80 Eur. But since 4 weeks it is at another company for making it even again ("planen") , the manifold is too long for most companies here to do that. I lived in Frankfurt for 15 years, close to Berger Strasse, great place. There are a few Buick enthusiasts in Germany, but not too many. Your Sedanet looks fantastic. 👍