The flange on the exhaust manifold to the flexi downpipe has sheared off on my MGF vvc, so I need to replace the exhaust manifold.
I'd very much appreciate any information regarding this job - ie, where can I get a replacement manifold (4 stud), is it possible to do this job with the head on and the engine in the car? Or do I have to lift the head with all that that involves?
All information gratefully received!
I am in West Aberdeenshire.
Thanks!
'CROMAR'
Exhaust Manifold Replacement MGF vvc
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Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
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RobboMC
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Replacement MGF vvc
Does the car have air-conditioning?
From your region I guess not but it's important to your question.
Due to my air-conditioning compressor I found that I needed to fit my new engine WITHOUT the exhaust manifold fitted,
then bolt on the compressor and finally add the manifold. Based on this I can say it is possible to remove and refit the exhaust manifold without removing the head. Though mine is a standard 120 PS car, I can't see how the vvc would be different in that area.
Those exhaust heat shields are very bl**dy fiddly and time consuming, but it CAN be done.
The reason I ask about air-con is that it relocates the alternator, and removing the alternator first on an air-con car is again fiddly and time consuming.
From your region I guess not but it's important to your question.
Due to my air-conditioning compressor I found that I needed to fit my new engine WITHOUT the exhaust manifold fitted,
then bolt on the compressor and finally add the manifold. Based on this I can say it is possible to remove and refit the exhaust manifold without removing the head. Though mine is a standard 120 PS car, I can't see how the vvc would be different in that area.
Those exhaust heat shields are very bl**dy fiddly and time consuming, but it CAN be done.
The reason I ask about air-con is that it relocates the alternator, and removing the alternator first on an air-con car is again fiddly and time consuming.
Re: Exhaust Manifold Replacement MGF vvc
Thanks for quick reply re exhaust manifold fitting.
No, its an old vvc (1997) - I don't think it has air con (I've just bought it).
Good news however if its the case I don't have to lift the head!
I'm much obliged for your kind reply.
'Cromar'.
No, its an old vvc (1997) - I don't think it has air con (I've just bought it).
Good news however if its the case I don't have to lift the head!
I'm much obliged for your kind reply.
'Cromar'.
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Tipper
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Replacement MGF vvc
I suggest ebay for the parts or MGFnTFbitz in Glossop.
Access to get it off will be from both the top and the bottom.
Access to get it off will be from both the top and the bottom.
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Reckless Rat
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Replacement MGF vvc
I would suggest giving the manifold studs and those locating the heat shields a good soak in plus-gas before you start
Re: Exhaust Manifold Replacement MGF vvc
Thanks for your kind suggestion - much appreciated!
'Cromar'
'Cromar'
Re: Exhaust Manifold Replacement MGF vvc
Thanks for your input - much appreciated.Tipper wrote:I suggest ebay for the parts or MGFnTFbitz in Glossop.
Access to get it off will be from both the top and the bottom.
'Cromar'
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talkingcars
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Re: Exhaust Manifold Replacement MGF vvc
I changed the exhaust manifold on my mk1 without removing the head.
James
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