mark99 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Hi One of my exhaust ports is leaking. Anyone know the gaskets I need to replace and where to buy please. Plus any tips on stripping back. Also what whitworth nut size etc as I need the correct spanner not shifters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesthenuke Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 The spares manual suggest its a 3/8Whit nut (seems big?) Last time I got some exhaust seals it was from Redshaw's in Daventry. Could also try gardnerspares.com but they are pricey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Thanks. Have dealt with Redshaws a few times and will use again. 3/8 looks about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movin' on Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 try Steve Gray at the Gardner forum - I found membership well worth it and very helpful guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngo Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 If you need specialist gaskets (Copper non-asbestos sandwich etc.) I can recommend Gaskets to Go. No connection, very satisfied customer. Will even make 1-offs for a decent price. Google will find them. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split Pin Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 This is the one you need assuming its the manifold to head one that is leaking https://gardnerspares.com/product/lxb-lw-exhaust-manifold-packing/ or https://gardnerspares.com/product/steel-exhaust-packing-rectangular/ if its the outlet one. Spanner size for the manifold clamp is 5/16" whitworth, thread size is 3/8" Whitworth, same for the outlet flange if it has the original pins Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Walsh's Engineering in Manchester are very experienced in dealing with Gardner engines (they have rebuilt dozens of them) and carry some spare parts, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) On 24/03/2019 at 13:25, Athy said: Walsh's Engineering in Manchester are very experienced in dealing with Gardner engines (they have rebuilt dozens of them) and carry some spare parts, Ta. I used Gardner spares in the end. And now ordered a new header (from MPS) as the original was pitted through. Edited March 30, 2019 by mark99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 5 hours ago, mark99 said: Ta. I used Gardner spares in the end. And now ordered a new header (from MPS) as the original was pitted through. Yo! Mark, Must be a Walsh's conversion - he paints coming off!. . Hope all well, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 40 minutes ago, LEO said: Yo! Mark, Must be a Walsh's conversion - he paints coming off!. . Hope all well, Mike. Lol yes they use rubbish paint. I had to recoat it this winter. The bit above is the bit I could not reach. Will be sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) Well it arrived now header from MPS - decent casting. VHT coat - needs a bake in t'oven. Edited April 2, 2019 by mark99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) On 30/03/2019 at 14:24, LEO said: Yo! Mark, Must be a Walsh's conversion - he paints coming off!. . Hope all well, Mike. It's not just me then. In 12 years I have had no reason to fault our Walsh's-rebuilt 2LW - except for the paint. Problem now solved thanks to a tin of Gardner Grey from Redshaw's. Mortgage almost paid off now. Edited April 2, 2019 by Athy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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