Jaguar E-Type - 1966 OTS Roadster - Episode 11 - Exhaust Manifolds

This is the first of two episodes that show the restoration of the original exhaust system that the car left the factory with.
The factory exhaust on E-Types did not last long, and it is very rare to have these original pieces still intact. You'll find that "the books" really don't even show the original exhaust components - and the few photos in the most recent "Porter" originality book are of THIS car!
In this episode, we will take a detailed look at the original exhaust still in place on the car - including the manifolds, downpipes, mufflers, and intermediate pipes. We'll also look at the original factory hardware, flanges, and exhaust clamps.
I could have removed the original exhaust, set it aside, and replaced it with new pieces in well under one day of work... I even had enough new exhaust components in my parts collection at the shop to do the job two or three times over!
Instead, I spent over a year deciding what to do, then restoring as much of the original components as I possibly could - while searching for the most accurate pieces to replace what I could not save.
You should learn alot about what the original factory exhaust looked like in these two videos, including the shape, finish, and materials of the original components. Enjoy - and I hope this helps with your understanding and restoration!
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[@wetpossum]

That explains why my original manifolds have new flanges booger welded onto them, thanks for explaining the cracked ears.

[@driven2drive738]

It’s like working on an E-type coming in for dealer service circa 1966. Meticulous documentation!

[@bchenc]

Thanks Chuck this is the exact video (just in time) that I am looking for. I just bought new mild steel exhaust. I was thinking of replacing
in situ. but you make a lot of sense of removing the manifolds to prevent damage.When assembling do you think I can attach the down pipes
to the manifolds and fish them down in position? My e-type also has the original system plus I can finish painting my manifolds bottom.

[@monocoquemetalworks88]

I don’t think you’ll be able to fish the manifolds and downpipes down in as one unit. I only got away with it because the downpipes were broken at the flex joint so it was only the front half. If the old stuff is toast, cut it and pull it out the top like I did. Then remove the nuts off the car like I did. The second half of this video will be out in a few weeks- there are a couple others in front of it… 😉

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

One of the areas of the original design that I feel was a poor choice - I have never seen an E-type with all of the original porcelain on the manifolds.

[@willguitar7]

Hi John. Sure looked good in the showroom though, eh? Appreciate your videos too!

[@paulmarriner5906]

Amazing work well done those lugs easily break when refitting with the new donuts it’s best to nip up between heat cycles until finely tight using a sequence like you would a cylinder head because they could still snap if over tightened

[@mcashnv]

There is a company in the Midwest that can re-porcelain those manifolds to new condition with the proper color.

[@stuwallack9783]

Enjoy listening to your thought process and seeing the original factory methods

[@robertlonsdale5326]

Where have you been?

[@monocoquemetalworks88]

Busy… with home, work, kids, you name it - just life in general. 😉. AND - I already made the mistake before - twice - of getting this series going and then having to jump back off the project. So this time, I’ve got 8 episodes “in the vault” ready to release one each week. Keep watching - it starts getting real fun! 🙂