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Exhaust manifold gaskets
« on: 05 January 2011, 18:01:55 »
Is there a how-to and I take it GM only?
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Re: Exhaust manifold gaskets
« Reply #1 on: 05 January 2011, 18:05:42 »
For the cost I would only use GM. About £9 (for one) when I got mine ordered. They are multi layered steel.

It depends which side you are doing, if it's the offside i can knock up a how to, it's been a while though. I've got some pics i took aswell. I know i should've made a how to before with my pics but i don't like to remind myself of the job!

Incidentally, if it's blowing, check your SAI pipe (in particular the 3 inch bridging section) isn't burnt through, which could be the source of the noise.

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Re: Exhaust manifold gaskets
« Reply #2 on: 05 January 2011, 18:20:15 »
I have not fully investigated yet but my emmissions were up on the last MOT and in reverse I get a very loud blow from the offsite.  I would prob change both just for peace of mind and get myself some 2.6/3.2 manifolds at the same time.  I hear they are better?
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Re: Exhaust manifold gaskets
« Reply #3 on: 05 January 2011, 18:26:26 »
I have heard that 2.6 and 3.2 manifolds are better, don't know why though.

I would defo check the SAI pipe though. Mine started blowing, and got an exhaust manifold gasket as an advisory on my MOT. I changed it, but it turned out to be the SAI pipe, doh!

I could've saved myself two horrible days!
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Re: Exhaust manifold gaskets
« Reply #4 on: 05 January 2011, 18:30:01 »
Nearside IIRC needs engine mount undone and engine lifted
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« Reply #5 on: 05 January 2011, 18:37:05 »
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You're right Rob, but I actually find that the easier of the two sides to do. I think it's because my left wrist isn't as knackered as my right  so I end up laying with my feet towards the rear of the car to get at the top nuts on the O/S.
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Re: Exhaust manifold gaskets
« Reply #6 on: 05 January 2011, 18:37:34 »
Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?
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« Reply #7 on: 05 January 2011, 18:41:51 »
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?

Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets  :y

Are you coming down for the cambelt meet?  ::)
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« Reply #8 on: 05 January 2011, 18:51:07 »
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?

Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets  :y

Are you coming down for the cambelt meet?  ::)

Was thinkng about it mate, why   ;D whatever it is No is the answer   ;D
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« Reply #9 on: 05 January 2011, 20:36:00 »
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You're right Rob, but I actually find that the easier of the two sides to do. I think it's because my left wrist isn't as knackered as my right so I end up laying with my feet towards the rear of the car to get at the top nuts on the O/S.
I bet you've got bad eyesight as well ;D
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« Reply #10 on: 05 January 2011, 21:39:34 »
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?

Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets  :y

Are you coming down for the cambelt meet?  ::)

Was thinkng about it mate, why   ;D whatever it is No is the answer   ;D


but there may be a couple of exceptions ;)
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?

Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets  :y

Are you coming down for the cambelt meet?  ::)

Was thinkng about it mate, why   ;D whatever it is No is the answer   ;D


but there may be a couple of exceptions ;)

Yeah I just have to tell him that my wife will be there and he'll spring, dont worry  ;D ;D
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?

Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets  :y

Are you coming down for the cambelt meet?  ::)

Was thinkng about it mate, why   ;D whatever it is No is the answer   ;D


but there may be a couple of exceptions ;)

Yeah I just have to tell him that my wife will be there and he'll spring, dont worry  ;D ;D
Gotta be better than sing ;D
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