2lw Exhaust Header

[mark99]

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. 

 

 

[jonesthenuke]

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.

 

[mark99]

Thanks. Have dealt with Redshaws a few times and will use again.

 

3/8 looks about right. 

[Movin' on]

try Steve Gray at the Gardner forum - I found membership well worth it and very helpful guys. 

[BEngo]

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

[Split Pin]

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

 

[Athy]

Walsh's Engineering in Manchester are very experienced in dealing with Gardner engines (they have rebuilt dozens of them) and carry some spare parts,

[mark99]

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

[LEO]

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.

[mark99]

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.

 

 

 

 

[mark99]

Well it arrived now header from MPS - decent casting.

 

 

 

VHT coat - needs a bake in t'oven.

 

 

Edited April 2, 2019 by mark99

[Athy]

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