9 replies to this topic

[insamoufonyx]

ok, so just been doing all my cheaks for my mot, will it fail on a cracked manifold? for are the not likely to notice?

and what can i do about it?


cheers

[black jack1275]

I think it may fail, all depends on the tester.
my old mans rover had a blowing manifold and it failed, all i did was put some exhaust putty over the crack then replaced the heatshield.
he`s still driving around like it 5 months later.

[miniracer15]

All depends on were the crack is and if its very obvious !

[stretched]

If any part of an exhasut system is blowing it should fail an m.o.t
But as you say, its up to the tester

[Jammy]

Not quite sure thats true stretched, but then it might be one of these interprutation things. I had a blowing exhaust join on my MR2, but because it didn't affect the emissions it was ok for the MOT.

[black jack1275]

Just been on UKMOT.com website and found this:
a. check the exhaust system for leaks
b. Note: A durable repair to an exhaust system which effectively prevents leaks is acceptable providing the system is structurally sound
c. Note: A minor exhaust leak from, for example, a connection joint or a pin hole, is not a reason for rejection.
So you might get away with a blowing manifold

[insamoufonyx]

it looks like a fairly major crack, its up top where the make badge is, should i put some exhaust putty over it and hope for the best?

[Jammy]

You could always take it down to your MOT guy and ask him/her?

[Bluemini]

Clean it off with a wire brush and stick some JB weld on it, works a treat.

[Bass Man]

My daughters Mini failed on a wheel bearing, the blowing exhaust was just a recomended....