Sportrak Exhaust manifold

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Hi,

I have 1990 Sportrak petrol with a cracked exhaust mainfold. Does anyone know if it is posible to successfully weld cast iron? If that fails, anyone out there got a scrap manifold?
DaveG

Yes it can.

Yes its easy to weld but you need the correct type of arc rod of correct flux. Often preheating the iron helps the welding process. Don't use the rods for welding of mild steel - mild steel will stick but not weld to the iron.
I suggest you take it to a suitable expert [see telephone book] and get it done professionally. Might be more expensive than £2 rod for diy but at least the manifold should be returned intact!