Jed D
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hi, sorry as my previous topic was in gen chat, completely forgot
im in desperate need of a exhaust manifold for my x16xe b. im located in coxhoe durham
if anyone can help please u2u me asap
i'd prefer a 4.2.1 but anything considerd
also will i get away with not changeing the gasket?
[Edited on 15-04-2011 by Ian]
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Gary
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Cant helpo with the manifold but as regards to the gasket. Just buy one! They are only a few quid. Might as well do the job right
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Jed D
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cant get out anywere without the motor. dont dare drive it without exhaust. far too loud
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Root
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I'd change the gasket for the effort, taking them off isn't a light task, they usually have to be burnt off so may as well do it once instead of twice
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tom_simes
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quote:
Originally posted by Root
I'd change the gasket for the effort, taking them off isn't a light task, they usually have to be burnt off so may as well do it once instead of twice
the exhaust gasket has to be burnt off? Since when? I changed the manifold on my X16XE 3 times in total, and always just replaced the gasket, as the old one came off very easily 
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Jed D
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came off ne bother. the bolt at the bottom left corner is a twat the access though
just got a 4.1 manifold going on tomorrow.
think il have to lift the front up a bit though
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Jed D
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put a new gasket on, got 3 prolems though,
1 the manilfold didnt seem to line up rite and i got a bit inpatient with one of the bolts  think its just say holding in, threads about dead and
2 the bolt thats a twat to get out (on the bottom thermostat side) hasnt been put back in, i started argueing with it and now my engines got bits of skin and blood out my arm on it
3 it low!
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Ian
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1 the manilfold didnt seem to line up rite and i got a bit inpatient with one of the bolts think its just say holding in, threads about dead
If the others around it are OK and it's not leaking it should be OK. Is the thread OK on the stud?
2 the bolt thats a twat to get out (on the bottom thermostat side) hasnt been put back in, i started argueing with it and now my engines got bits of skin and blood out my arm on it
If you can't get it with a socket, use a spanner. Might also have access through the grille with extension bars somehow, can't remember.
3 it low!
Can't help you there 
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Jed D
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1 the manilfold didnt seem to line up rite and i got a bit inpatient with one of the bolts think its just say holding in, threads about dead
If the others around it are OK and it's not leaking it should be OK. Is the thread OK on the stud?
JED- threads fine on the stud, got it half way in then thought hang on for a second, took it out and there's bits of aluminium around it, so must be the head that the threads are going, just nipped it up for now
2 the bolt thats a twat to get out (on the bottom thermostat side) hasnt been put back in, i started argueing with it and now my engines got bits of skin and blood out my arm on it
If you can't get it with a socket, use a spanner. Might also have access through the grille with extension bars somehow, can't remember.
JED- tried both mate, seems like the head and manifolds about 2.5mm out of line. i slackened all the rest off, got a screw driver in it and gave it a wiggle to see if i could line it up but didn't budge and i didn't want to push it too much as the threads obviously aren't strong
3 it low!
Can't help you there
JED- waiting for funds to go back up and going to bring the front up
cheers
[Edited on 15-04-2011 by JedDy]
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Martin W
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yeah it is a bit of a bastard to get that nut on, i managed to get it on by taking the thermostat hose off, and being very patient. the gaskets come off piss easy so its worth replacing. as long as it isn't blowing, i think it will be ok.
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Jed D
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oh yeah i done the gasket, its just that bolt i cant get in and that one that seems a little threaded i was worried about
cheers
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