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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Smegsterman on 08 September 2007, 22:00

Title: Manifold Problem
Post by: Smegsterman on 08 September 2007, 22:00

hey guys

think me manifold is blowing like a wind so bought a stainless jobbie and am wondering how much of a job is it?

the new manifold i have got has a threaded hole near end of it, any idea what thats for?

Title: Re: Manifold Problem
Post by: fused on 08 September 2007, 22:12

which end? ie where you bolt it to the head or the open end to the exhaust? I'd guess probably for the oxygen sensor for cat

Title: Re: Manifold Problem
Post by: Smegsterman on 09 September 2007, 08:02

in fact it has 2 holes, one near the engine end plugged with a bolt and the other.

Title: Re: Manifold Problem
Post by: Ben Lessani on 09 September 2007, 09:14

trouble with an exhaust and old cars is that the bolts will probably just shear before they come out of the head. just take it easy, use plenty of heat (oxy/act). i managed to shear a stud on a 2000 Y engine because it was seized.....and you dont want to have to remove the head cos you'll end up spending about £100 in parts alone to do it

Title: Re: Manifold Problem
Post by: herbster on 09 September 2007, 13:46

use plenty of wd40 or duck oil to undo stuff, if it tight, lube it, leave it a while, then try again repeat till works. Use flank drive sockets(like impact - 6 sides only hex) not 12 point ones less chance to round the nut then. Use slow even pressure or firm tapping on bar to release, knock socket on nut like banging the bolt in with a hammer! - knocking action frees it a touch. Use lots of copper grease on re assembly, then you know it will come off easy if you ever do it again!!!  :huh:

Title: Re: Manifold Problem
Post by: Smegsterman on 09 September 2007, 20:19

sound advice thanks

ill be trying out the age old russian method of fixing things (hammer and socket set) at the weekend