Thread: exhaust whistle

Originally Posted by trog

This has just made itself known to me , a drive sans music , just the damned leaking . So I ask how long can I go without doing anything and what are the risks ? Also what would an estimate be on parts for a DIY repair. I have to hide things from the finance minister at the moment. Thanks

What sort of Land Rover.....what engine....??

it is a td5. poor edit check on my behalf

It'll probably be the usual broken stud on the head & warped exhaust manifold. The manifold will need machining but most LR workshops have a changeover manifold on the shelf these days as it's a common repair.
There's also options to grind out some of the webbing & fit bigger/stronger studs too depending how far you want to go with the repair.


I wouldn't leave it too long.

Originally Posted by trog

it is a td5. poor edit check on my behalf

If you're in Sydney take it to Davis Performance at Annangrove.

They'll put in larger diameter studs and prob suggest making some cuts to the webbing in the manifold.

Good quality work, it'll most likely be done in just a few hours.

R

In Bris. , walking distance from MR. Just waiting til the wife hears the cost then it will be a ringing in my ears as I am told off for breaking the car !

You might get away with just the cost of gaskets, if the stud is not broken. [ Turbo has to be removed. ] As soon as I finish fitting the hoses & new radiator, I can give you a hand, Bob. If the leak is not too bad, Saturday would be a good day, Bob