TD5 exhaust manifold skimming

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philchan1974
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TD5 exhaust manifold skimming

#1 Post by philchan1974 » Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:01 pm

Any suggestions where to get this done and/or find a reman one already done?
Thanks.

landcrabmechanic
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Re: TD5 exhaust manifold skimming

#2 Post by landcrabmechanic » Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:07 pm

If you take the manifold to any competent machine shop, they will be able to skim it for you.

paulg_d130
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Re: TD5 exhaust manifold skimming

#3 Post by paulg_d130 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:41 pm

i did mine at home on my large belt sander and just used a long stainless steel straight edge (ruler) to check it as I went. use 80 and 120grit belts and it worked quite well.

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