Fml this sucks

[dsmDolney]

Got my manifold welded and came back like this all warped and crap so now i dont know what to do have to get a new one.

[Kracka]

Wow...who welded that? Have MAP flatten the flange.

[punxnotdead185]

Yeah we got a big ass belt sander that could flatten that out pretty easy at MAP.

[dsmDolney]

it was cracked on the flange and my father brought it to the neighbor who supposebly does fabrication. I wanted to bring it to map to have the flange re welded on and call it good but he said no.
would a belt sander get it perfectly flat and even tho ? I didn't think it would but who knows

[Kracka]

That's how MAP flattens all their flanges after welding.

[dsmDolney]

ok sweet I didn't know that obviously but it true you learn something new every day lol. maybe ill get my manifold ceramic coated to when I bring it if they do that also.

[carltalon]

I've flattened quite a few flanges after welding with my 3 Inch. The gasket should fill any imperfections left.

[dogwhistle]

I had MAP flatten my turbo and manifold flanges and did an amazing job. Sealed right up.

[Kracka]

Great idea on getting it coated as well.

[dsmDolney]

Sounds good im going to run there tomarrow and see if they can do it quick

[dsmDolney]

brought my manifold to map this morning and they cant even flatten it it wont fit on the sander so ordering up a new one

[goodhart]

That sucks, what brand of manifold is it?

[s1ngletracker]

What kind of tiny belt sander do they have?

What are the dimensions? T3 turbo flange?
I'll do it for you.

Edit: I think I may know the problem, is the wastegate flange lower than the turbo flange? If so, I could temporarily cut it off to sand the turbo flange flat, then re-weld back on if you want. Would be much cheaper than a new manifold.

[dsmDolney]

I have no clue what they have. My manifold is at some shop my dad brought it to so they can mess it up even more ! I think my dad needs to listen to me when it comes to these types of thing. Not sure what kind of manifold it is to be honest it is a t3 and when he welded it he migd it so idk if the wastegate flange is removable now it would be hard to get to

[s1ngletracker]

alright, let me know when you need someone to fix up their mess

[dsmDolney]

Will do ha ha