1.8t engine bay question....Have any of you ever...

[Nino]

Guys over the next 2 weeks I'm having my spare rocker cover and inlet manifold electroplated chrome. While I'm at it I'm replacing my rocker cover gasket, inlet manifold gasket, TB gasket.

The Inlet has white seats for the injectors I'm told these are upgrades, I'm also going to polish up my fuel rail etc.

My question is I have never removed injectors before and as much as removing the inlet looks simple enough am I right to expect my injectors to spill fuel when I remove them? Sorry to sound stupid but I'm still learning lol I suppose what I'm trying to figure out is there a certain process to follow when removing the inlet?

My other question is before I remove and replace with new shinny shinnys I would like to get my engine bay cleaned as its abit dirty/dusty but I'm worried about putting a hose pipe under the bonnet with all the electrics in there any tips on cleaning up an engine bay?

Sorry about the essay input from you lot is always valued

[150+]

My local car wash does a engine steam clean for a tenna...maybe try yours

[Nino]

My local car wash does a engine steam clean for a tenna...maybe try yours

I was looking for into detailing the engine bay and avoiding using jet washers in the bay really.

[Nino]

Anyone got some input for me? Lol I need input, input, Johnny 5 style!

[barrym381]

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/caring-for-modern-engines.html

[Nino]

Thank you Barry, after reading that I feel alot better about tackling my engine bay now been so scared to even try it lol.

Anyone got some info on removing the inlet please?

[dom]

Thank you Barry, after reading that I feel alot better about tackling my engine bay now been so scared to even try it lol.

Anyone got some info on removing the inlet please?

1. Disconnect hose on the right and unclip the black fuel rail cover
2. Lift fuel rail cover up and you'll see 2 bolts holding the fuel rail to the inlet, undo the bolts and lift the fuel rail up a little bit and you'll see 8 bolts that hold the inlet manifold on.
3. Remove the 8 bolts, I think there is another one to remove underneath the manifold as well.
4. Remove the dipstick guide and vac lines that are under the manifold.
5. Remove manifold - cup of coffee time!

It's an easy enough job

[Wazzzer]

You won't spill any fuel as the injectors need the electrical impulse to open. Be warned they are under pressure at the other end though so leave them connected there.

It won't take you any more than 20 mins to remove the inlet