Fitting a standard mani....Help please

1. brosnan Established Member Joined: May 2008 Kent Posts: 1127 BMW X5 4.4 PETROL

   #1 4th November 2010, 20:23

   Hi guys,
   I am goin in reverse!!!
   Got a 4 branch at min and want to put the standard mani on.... I not sure on the brand of mani as was on the car when got it.
   Can i use the gasket on it?
   How long it take?
   Hard job or should i leave to garage?
   
   Any help/pic be great
2. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

   #2 4th November 2010, 20:41

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   Originally Posted by brosnan Hi guys, I am goin in reverse!!! Got a 4 branch at min and want to put the standard mani on.... I not sure on the brand of mani as was on the car when got it. Can i use the gasket on it? How long it take? Hard job or should i leave to garage? Any help/pic be great

   I'd suggest getting a new Gasket, it's pretty simple really, just time consuming.

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3. Tufty Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Watford Posts: 2033 Black Furio, Amazon Green VT-S Road Beast

   #3 4th November 2010, 20:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by brosnan Hi guys, I am goin in reverse!!! Got a 4 branch at min and want to put the standard mani on.... I not sure on the brand of mani as was on the car when got it. Can i use the gasket on it? How long it take? Hard job or should i leave to garage? Any help/pic be great

   Its really easy on the book. But a pain in the ass to get to two of the nuts... Twisty socket set needed, or ratchet spanner! You will be there for a long time with a normal spanner. Gasket is a few quid, your best to replace it! Would also check the centre sections gasket ring whilst your there. Jason

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4. brosnan Established Member Joined: May 2008 Kent Posts: 1127 BMW X5 4.4 PETROL

   #4 5th November 2010, 18:30

   Am I gonna need much ground clearance?