Exhaust manifold

[Nickysteveo]

Hi
I have a williams 1 and might need an exhaust manifold does anyone know where this can be sourced from nowadays? Renault no longer stock the part.

cheers
Nick

[Vandella]

there'll be someone who has a second hand part on here more than likely, you can buy aftermarket one's new but they can be pricey..

[daljk]

Found this
http://www.oreca-store.eu/engines/exhaust/manifolds.html

[daljk]

http://www.oreca-store.eu/redspec-stainless-steel-manifold-for-renault-clio-williams-16v.html

[Vandella]

£410.67 in proper money :lol:

[16v_paddy]

Mild steel 1 from Ktec is a lot cheaper than the Oreca http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=380&appid=1

[Ayli Carper]

I can't understand why the Oreca one says not for road use??? The Ktec stainless one looks much better value.

Has anyone fitted either of these?

[Vandella]

possibly the noise level.. Oreca's are renowndly loud..

[Nickysteveo]

thanks for all the replies
These sites all seem to be tuning up and racing sites is there no way of getting a standard manifold exhaust anymore?

[Ayli Carper]

Do let us know if you find out - I think lots of exhaust manifolds are going to be rusting away in the next couple of years. Both of these come with downpipes and it would be really useful to be able to replace both with stainless steel.

I seem to remember 16v_paddy saying not particularly nice things about the original manifold anyway.

The aftermarket was always going to be biased towards tuning up when the standard part was still available for 'normal' people. Trouble is, the aftermarket by now consists of five people and one dog, so the demand is somewhat limited.

[Vandella]

if Renault don't stock them ur best bet will be a second hand item for a standard/oe part.. get in touch with Mat Brown or 'clio specialist' on fb, he maybe able to help you out..

[Nickysteveo]

Will keep everyone informed.
The car actually passed the MOT so no urgency as yet, unless the fumes start to enter the cabin

[16v_paddy]

I seem to remember 16v_paddy saying not particularly nice things about the original manifold anyway.



Only aimed at those looking for improved performance, I can be nice if it's a direct replacement for a knackered original one :lol:

[Nickysteveo]

Hi
With the use of a stethoscope (length of hosepipe:winkey:) I have located the leak to the join between the downpipe and the manifold pipes. So hope that a simple gasket replacement at that point will fix it and therefore new manifold exhaust might not be necessary after all. fingers crossed.
will let you know.

[northy]

it is a common fault for the 4 into 1 collector to crack and need welding.

[drsmith1979]

As Northy said, its a common problem, either whip it off and fix it, or if you have the money, replace it with an aftermarket stainless set up. I replaced mine and the downpipe back in the day due to similar issues, I sourced mine used but it was difficult to find! Hopefully it can be welded easily and cheaply and you will be back on the go!

[katbloke]

Used one on the facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/19431546816/

[wardY]

I have a very good one with manifold and down pipe.
£80 Manchester

[Wobba]

I use a SuperSprint one. My Williams one developed a small hole where all 4 go into 1, in the middle.

Vandella: Oreca Grp A exhausts are loud, yes, but the manifold is not a silencing part of the exhaust, so it won't change the tone that much unless you use a full Oreca system!

I have a full Oreca Grp A system here...better for power, not so good if you don't want to be hated by your neighbours and glared at each time you go near a Policeman.