manifold blow

1. slimwiltaz Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 co durham Posts: 1150 cammed saxo vts(not any more) leon cupra

   #1 14th July 2012, 14:12

   hey, i think there is a slight blow to my manifold at the very top were it attaches to the engine. the bolts are really badly rusted so thinking bout replacing them, is there a gasket i will need or will new bolts and a good clean sort the blowing? its a piper 4-1 if that's any help
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 14th July 2012, 15:29

   Ideally you need a new gasket.You may get away with wire brushing the bolts then soaking them in wd40.
3. tarzan Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Lurgan Posts: 767 2001 black saxo furio 2001 black saxo vts

   #3 14th July 2012, 16:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Ideally you need a new gasket.You may get away with wire brushing the bolts then soaking them in wd40.

   as steve said you may get away with cleaning up the bolts. also clean up the matting surfaces to get a better seal
4. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #4 14th July 2012, 17:00

   Replace the bolts/studs and gasket tbh, i had the same problem a while ago when you do clean the head manifold joining ports and the manifold its self i did all that and it worked a treat.
5. slimwiltaz Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 co durham Posts: 1150 cammed saxo vts(not any more) leon cupra

   #5 14th July 2012, 18:48

   thanks guys, did you have a problem getting the bolts out cam? just my mate says they can easily snap?
6. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #6 14th July 2012, 21:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by slimwiltaz thanks guys, did you have a problem getting the bolts out cam? just my mate says they can easily snap?

   Mine came off ok mate, but i would cake them in wd40 12 hours before to be on the safe side
7. slimwiltaz Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 co durham Posts: 1150 cammed saxo vts(not any more) leon cupra

   #7 15th July 2012, 10:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Cam Mine came off ok mate, but i would cake them in wd40 12 hours before to be on the safe side

   yeah i will do can you get the gaskets of ebay, or best from the dealer?
8. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #8 15th July 2012, 11:09

   i got mine from a dealer as i needed it on the day, never had a nut or bolt snap on me taking them out
   
   did the piper come with the car when you bought it?
9. user_34090 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup

   #9 15th July 2012, 12:56

   Yes , be careful and soak them in wd40 beforehand..
   
   One snapped on mine, but the rest were ok
10. slimwiltaz Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 co durham Posts: 1150 cammed saxo vts(not any more) leon cupra

    #10 15th July 2012, 13:13

    yeah the piper was on the car when i bought it 10 month ago, so not sure how long it has been on for.
11. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #11 15th July 2012, 13:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by slimwiltaz yeah i will do can you get the gaskets of ebay, or best from the dealer?

    Both but they are cheaper from the dealer then ebay!
12. slimwiltaz Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 co durham Posts: 1150 cammed saxo vts(not any more) leon cupra

    #12 15th July 2012, 13:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Cam Both but they are cheaper from the dealer then ebay!

    ok cool, im off work this week so ill give it go, get some new bolts and gasket and a good clean