Upper manifold on V6
I am about to replace my noisy manifold with a spare quiet one. Should I dismantle and clean out the spare before fitting?
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The problem with dismantling is you basically have to chisel the lid off of it with potential for damage (I have done it and it's a chore) and then glue it back on.
You may be best to just dump a couple of litres of degreaser in it, slosh it around and leave it to evaporate for a few days. (It may be easier if you have an air compressor to blow it out) On the other hand it will be oiled up after a couple of days anyway so probably futile!:shrug: http://www.fototime.com/4E8E41FF2FCE3D0/standard.jpg |
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Thanks for the very useful comments. Will leave well alone.
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I should have mentioned that the manifold that I opened up and sealed back up doesn't work worth a darn. I'm not sure if it was my fault or not but there is too much drag on the valve operating rod. One day I may open it up again and see what's going on but as Lord of Hog says they really are the spawn of the devil so I will continue shrugging stoically as long as my current one works.
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Replacing the inlet manifold
I know this is a well discussed topic. I assume that the only sensible way to go is to buy a new one or take the guts out of the existing one. Is there any other option? I just grin and bear in my 2004 KV6 with 100,000kms.
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I wonder what Kia used on the Magentis? :shrug:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INTAKE-MA...wAAOSwWv5Z5zw7 No VIS ? |
Catch tank
What are the thoughts on fitting an oil catch tank to prevent oil getting into the manifold? Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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I fit an oil catch tank on my V6 Freelander. It certainly collected fluid but the manifold still got oily. I found if I forget to empty the tank every couple of weeks, and it overfilled the car would run terribly.
More than once I thought it had a major issue when it was just choking on the slop in the can. Eventually I just removed the catch tank and fitted a pair of sealed VIS motors. |
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