Exhaust manifold fate - cracked? Safe?

[PowerAddict]

I'm not looking for an absolute answer, I know thats not possible. I'm just curious to see some experience based responses.

If exhaust manfolds were left all winter (a pretty darn cold winter) with water in them, is it 100% certain they'll be cracked? Or is it possible that they didn't?

Is there anyway to check with them off of the engine?

Thanks.

 

[SWD]

Re: Exhaust manifold fate - cracked? Safe?

Yes they will be cracked.....either externally or internally.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Exhaust manifold fate - cracked? Safe?

I'm not looking for an absolute answer, I know thats not possible. I'm just curious to see some experience based responses.

If exhaust manfolds were left all winter (a pretty darn cold winter) with water in them, is it 100% certain they'll be cracked? Or is it possible that they didn't?

Is there anyway to check with them off of the engine?

Thanks.

Ayuh,.... Maybe 99%,.... plug the ports, 'n fill 'em up with solvent,...

 

[PowerAddict]

Re: Exhaust manifold fate - cracked? Safe?

Ayuh,.... Maybe 99%,.... plug the ports, 'n fill 'em up with solvent,...

Haha, right.

I forgot about the solvent thing. What do you use? like laquer thinner or something?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Exhaust manifold fate - cracked? Safe?

Haha, right.

I forgot about the solvent thing. What do you use? like laquer thinner or something?

Ayuh,... Whatever's in the nearest gallon jug,....

Kerosine is probably safest,...