Cleaning Exhaust Manifold

1. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #1 31st October 2011, 15:35

   I just got an exhaust manifold from the scrapyard and I would like to give it a good clean-up before I fit it. What's the best way to clean it up? I thought I would jet wash it, would that be good enough?
   Cheers
2. wolf_gsxr Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 wigan Posts: 778

   #2 31st October 2011, 17:06

   Assuming it's a standard cast mani spraying water on it would be the last thing I'd do. Just sand it down and spray it with black vht paint mate. Will look good.

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3. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #3 31st October 2011, 17:20

   Yes, it's the standard manifold. Thanks for the advice. I meant more for the inside of the manifold in fact, there's a bit of black stuff in the pipes, I'd like to remove it before I fit the manifold, I thought it would be better. Can I sand the inside as well or does it sound like a stupid idea?
4. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #4 31st October 2011, 17:22

   PS: Nice bike, I'm actually looking for a 600 (Fazer or similar), and would like to get rid of the car.
5. wolf_gsxr Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 wigan Posts: 778

   #5 31st October 2011, 21:29

   Cheers mate. It's for sale. As for inside block off one end with anythin you can and fill it with petrol. Paint stripper might work but I use petrol. Let it soak and wire brush it.

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6. m4tt274 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2011 Doncaster Posts: 2627 Fabia VRS, mk1 fiesta + some others

   #6 31st October 2011, 23:04

   i sandblased mine then sprayed it heat proof black. looked new!
   no reason to sandblast it really though, a wire brush would do!