Inlet manifold removal and refitting......Basic advice

[WhiteRAman]

I have noticed a couple of threads on this site lately that are asking for advice on what tube goes where and what electrical connector goes where after the removal of the inlet manifold,
"now it is time to put it back I have no idea what goes where":confused:

If you follow the simple steps below you will make life so much easier.


Spend a few minutes making a drawing of what goes where.

You can also mark each individual tube and electrical plug with corresponding numbers ie, paint the number 1 on the vacuum tube and one on the corresponding inlet, paint 2 on the next and so on, a Tipex pen is ideal for this or even old (you better ask er indoors 1st) different coloured bottles of nail varnish ie, red to red, pink to pink and so on.

I realise in the case of painting the manifold that the numbers or marks will no longer exsist but this is where your drawing comes into play.

Lastly, in some places you will have a collection of tubes or wires that all appear in a similar location, cable tie these together before removal so that you can be sure they all go back to the same place later.
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[Bizz]

Great advice as always Ralph.

[alitaff]

Great advice mate, will follow it when I get the chance to paint the manifold on my type r.
Do you know where I can get hold of the paint and is there a code for the colour?

Cheers

[Bizz]

Carl Davey has an excellent guide on his site for how to refurb the manifold and a link for the paint he uses.

http://www.carldavey.co.uk/article.php?id=1

[Dunk RA]

Carl Davey has an excellent guide on his site for how to refurb the manifold and a link for the paint he uses.

http://www.carldavey.co.uk/article.php?id=1

and there good quailty as well, i have one of his painted inlet manifolds on my uk turbo and it still looks brand new after 2 years :)

taking photos of the engine bay and all hoses before you start the removal process is also a good thing to do :)

[WhiteRAman]

You can also get them powder coated which is even cheaper and more importantly, even harder wearing:).

[Bizz]

Where could I get that done Ralph?, I have a spare manifold I could send off.

[WhiteRAman]

You can send it up to me if you wish.

I was thinking about doing these on an exchange basis, do you (or anyone else that is reading this) think it is worthwhile ?

If you clean it all yourself the cost will be approx £50.00 or if you want it sandblasted and coated it will be approx £80.00.

Before you do, if you want to go ahead, I just need to check that they can do it in a semi matt finish although I did mine in gloss because it is easier to clean.

[Bizz]

I would like to see an example of the finish but it sounds a very good idea to me mate.

[alitaff]

Carl Davey has an excellent guide on his site for how to refurb the manifold and a link for the paint he uses.

http://www.carldavey.co.uk/article.php?id=1

Just got back fron off-shore and check my emails.
Thanks for the information guys, it is appreciated.
I may go for mat powder coating since it is more original and longer lasting finish.
All the best lads,

Alitaff

[WhiteRAman]

Spoke to the powder coat people today and matt finish is available.

I just need to get a spare inlet manifold or two (come on Dean if you are reading this;)) so I can get them ready before advertising them.

[Bizz]

I got my spare for about £6 on Ebay.