Right or wrong alloy inlet manifold?

The Mighty Quinn · 27th August 2014, 20:59

Can anyone tell me if this alloy inlet manifold from a K series Lotus Elise will fit my 1.8T ok?

I have also purchased the 2 gaskets (manifold to head & the manifold splitter) - Part No's LKJ100860 & LKJ100821 - Are these the correct ones?

Any info would be appreciated as I'm not that mechanically clever..

rich17865 · 27th August 2014, 21:08

That's the one

The Mighty Quinn · 27th August 2014, 22:16

Cheers Rich,
Have you done this mod too? If so, is it fairly straightforward by following Jim's (Vindaloo) How-To?

Is cleaning the injectors necessary (as I won't have access to any ultrasonic cleaning gizmos) - or are there any other useful methods to clean them once they have been removed from the manifold?
Also, what did you use to block off the one unnecessary inlet?

Sorry for all the questions, it's just that I'm going to give this job a go myself and don't want to mess up..

suzublu · 27th August 2014, 22:25

Use your original injectors Karl, then you know what you're dealing with

The Mighty Quinn · 27th August 2014, 22:32

Cheers Ronnie,
Yeah, I don't think there's any issues with my injectors at present, so probably best to just swap them straight over - can get them cleaned with the technical equipment further down the line if needs be.

rich17865 · 28th August 2014, 06:16

The spare hole in the number 4 inlet pipe is for an air temperature sensor, I just left it in as it came with the manifold.

All you need is the 2 manifold halves, the bolts and screws. Reuse everything else from your original manifold.

It is much easier than it seems.

No need to clean the injectors.

Shapfell · 28th August 2014, 12:30

Just work your way methodically through it and it should go OK. Did mine some time ago and its been coolant-tight ever since (no dribbles down the back of the block).

The Mighty Quinn · 28th August 2014, 13:11

Cheers Rich/Mike, will give it a go when all arrives (if not received tomorrow, it'll be a job for Saturday week).
Might also consider completing a super-simple How-To.. for the uninitiated, like me!

dmc123 · 28th August 2014, 13:39

you have all probably heard this before, the ports don't quite line up with the vvc manifold and std head, and back to back RR's show a loss (slight) of power....

trikey · 28th August 2014, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmc123

you have all probably heard this before, the ports don't quite line up with the vvc manifold and std head, and back to back RR's show a loss (slight) of power....

Out with the dremel then

27th August 2014, 22:25	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,922 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Use your original injectors Karl, then you know what you're dealing with Last edited by suzublu; 27th August 2014 at 22:28..

28th August 2014, 12:30	#7
Shapfell Loves to post Rover 75 Conn SE saloon / MG ZTT cdti auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lowestoft Posts: 497 Thanks: 10 Thanked 33 Times in 26 Posts	Just work your way methodically through it and it should go OK. Did mine some time ago and its been coolant-tight ever since (no dribbles down the back of the block). __________________ Oh well, it's only money...... 2004 Conn SE 1.8 Work so far:- Gerry T, Rad Fan Resistor, Handbrake Compensator, Bonnet Catch Block, Leather Handbrake gaiter, Journey Camera, Sean's DD Unit with Freeview!, Towbar, Rear Sunblind, Smiley!, Headlamp Protectors, Alloy Intake, R75 Brolly, Puddle lights, reversing camera. 2004 Connie CDTi Tourer; replacement for the ZTT.

27th August 2014, 21:08	#2
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	That's the one

27th August 2014, 22:16	#3
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	Cheers Rich, Have you done this mod too? If so, is it fairly straightforward by following Jim's (Vindaloo) How-To? Is cleaning the injectors necessary (as I won't have access to any ultrasonic cleaning gizmos) - or are there any other useful methods to clean them once they have been removed from the manifold? Also, what did you use to block off the one unnecessary inlet? Sorry for all the questions, it's just that I'm going to give this job a go myself and don't want to mess up..

27th August 2014, 22:32	#5
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	Cheers Ronnie, Yeah, I don't think there's any issues with my injectors at present, so probably best to just swap them straight over - can get them cleaned with the technical equipment further down the line if needs be.

28th August 2014, 06:16	#6
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	The spare hole in the number 4 inlet pipe is for an air temperature sensor, I just left it in as it came with the manifold. All you need is the 2 manifold halves, the bolts and screws. Reuse everything else from your original manifold. It is much easier than it seems. No need to clean the injectors.

28th August 2014, 13:11	#8
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	Cheers Rich/Mike, will give it a go when all arrives (if not received tomorrow, it'll be a job for Saturday week). Might also consider completing a super-simple How-To.. for the uninitiated, like me!

28th August 2014, 13:39	#9
dmc123 Newbie none at the moment Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Evesham Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you have all probably heard this before, the ports don't quite line up with the vvc manifold and std head, and back to back RR's show a loss (slight) of power....