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Offline Tufty

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removing inlet manifold
« on: 04 February 2005, 16:51 »
need some info on how todo this as im tryin to fit 40s i cant get the bugger off ive took all bolts out and its still tight. have i missed sumthing??

Offline rubjonny

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Re: removing inlet manifold
« Reply #1 on: 04 February 2005, 17:51 »
For a start what car is it?  If its an 8v there should be 6 bolts, not sure on a 16v tho sorry!
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Re: removing inlet manifold
« Reply #2 on: 04 February 2005, 18:59 »
its the good ol 1.6 driver 8v.

Offline rubjonny

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Re: removing inlet manifold
« Reply #3 on: 04 February 2005, 20:22 »
Right well you have the 6 bolts, and also 2 extra ones in a metal bracket which hold the inlet and exhaust manifolds together.  While you have it off, make sure you replace the coolant channel o'ring :)
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