Cracked GIL Exhaust manifolds
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I have used Gil Offshore for ten seasons and finally the stainless tailpipes leaked. A small leak that caused a miss at idle. I thought that was an excellent track record.
But, if they have a problem because of some bad castings, then Gil should make good on them. Ship them out for inspection now.
But, if they have a problem because of some bad castings, then Gil should make good on them. Ship them out for inspection now.
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I thought the manifolds used on the HP motors are Mercruiser and only the risers are Gil? At least the casting name on mine was "Mercruiser"
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I have a set of Gil Manifolds on My smallblock that are 17 years old,I stripped and re-powdercoated last year and the inside still looks like new.The boat is not docked and never been in Salt. I think that says something for an aluminum manifold.
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Mine cracked in the manifolds. Right at the top where the cylinder divider walls are. Both manifolds were cracked in the same place. They were only hairline cracks, but I suspect with heat and h2o pressure, that they were leaking a decent amount while running.
The risers were also starting to get hairline cracks on the interior welds.
The risers were also starting to get hairline cracks on the interior welds.