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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Callum_K on 11 October 2013, 08:50

Title: Removing inlet manifold on AGG
Post by: Callum_K on 11 October 2013, 08:50

I am looking to cure an annoying rattle from the engine bay which is coming from a heat shield/deflector bolted to the exhaust manifold. Being a counterflow 8 valve I’m going to need to take off the inlet manifold to get access.  Can I remove the manifold without removing the fuel rail/injectors? Any other tips? Just want to make the whole deal as painless as possible, with minimal opportunity to cock things up!  :whistle:

Title: Re: Removing inlet manifold on AGG
Post by: Callum_K on 11 October 2013, 14:43

For info, this is the offending heat shield (item 7) I need access to! I think it's to protect the throttle position sensor wiring, but I hear trhey can crack around the mounting points, and it's making an awful racket!

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Title: Re: Removing inlet manifold on AGG
Post by: sharki786 on 11 October 2013, 14:49

Cnut of a job!!! Other thing id say is to drop the engine at the front so you got space to access the nuts on the back.

Title: Re: Removing inlet manifold on AGG
Post by: Callum_K on 11 October 2013, 15:07

Just remove front engine mount  and support with a jack? 

Title: Re: Removing inlet manifold on AGG
Post by: sharki786 on 11 October 2013, 15:18

Think thats what we did