Finally found someone I know and trust to fix the mani leak. He's sending out the mani when he gets it off to be milled, and he's not worried about broken studs, he knows how do deal with it. He's also eliminating the heat riser while he's got it apart. It's been wired open as long as I've had the coach. It should go in next week, so I'll be ready for some spring camping and travels. Still doubtful but possible for New Orleans, but if the East Georgia campground is open in time for Memorial Day we'd make that one.
BTW, the leak is at the back of the mani where it attaches to the block. If the mani is cracked or anything, then headers are next.

Maybe after you get the manifold fixed you can get your phone fixed. We've been trying to get you to make some camping dates for Oscar Scher for this spring. Brother Dave is suppose to be coming down in March so we should get some dates set. Also I am going to reserve Memorial Day if it's not too late.

Memorial day also features the 3rd Annual UBRVRAPE GTG in Appling, GA.

If you need some headers i have some thorleys

Thanks Richard. I'll discuss that with my man when I see him, probably tuesday. Are you in Florida? I might be over that way for the 150's on the 17th.

Just got home with the Euro. New Mani gasket, mani machined, [milled], new pipe fabbed to eliminate heat riser, nice and quiet, total bill $282. I didn't think this was out of line. Also got the other gasket for future use. [Came as a set].

What did he say about vapor lock?