Manifold problems :(

  1. Newbie Joined: May 2012 Leicester Posts: 10 Saxo VTR Mk2
    #1
    Just wounding if anyone could help.
    I've got a 4-2-1 manifold but it is touching the sump crossing oil to seep out the gasget on to the down pipe under the sump I have resently put the heat rap stuff on to it but still leaks corsing it to catch fire would it be best to get it bent or chop and weld it lower but the other problem is I don't have alot of ground clerence cuz I am lowerd and suggestions ??

    Many thanks
  2. Banned Joined: May 2011 north london Posts: 1618 mk1 flat arch
    #2
    getting the right manifold helps
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #3
    has it been bent? what brand is it?
  4. Newbie Joined: May 2012 Leicester Posts: 10 Saxo VTR Mk2
    #4
    It is the right one I must of knocked it or someone has when they drove it as I am lowerd lol nd I'm not shure what brand it is tbh :/
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #5
    being lowered won't make the manifold sit any closer to the engine you realise that right?

    Sounds to be like its bent to fuck!
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #6
    Also you havent had the lower gearbox mount off and put it on the wrong way up? can cause it to hit the linkages and maybe other things if its been bent?
  7. Newbie Joined: May 2012 Leicester Posts: 10 Saxo VTR Mk2
    #7
    Yeah I know that lol this is what im trying to find out if it's worth trying to bend it back or chop and weld it
  8. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Saxo1991bott View Post
    Yeah I know that lol this is what im trying to find out if it's worth trying to bend it back or chop and weld it
    I wouldn't bother with either, just get a new one.
    Bend it back will just cause the bore of it to go smaller and be a proper mashed shape, welding it after cutting or whatever your thinking just isn't worth it for a mani that you can pick up for under a hundred quid
  9. Newbie Joined: May 2012 Leicester Posts: 10 Saxo VTR Mk2
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gandi699 View Post
    Also you havent had the lower gearbox mount off and put it on the wrong way up? can cause it to hit the linkages and maybe other things if its been bent?
    No mate it's all on correct I'm guessing the manifold has been bent lol but it's still to hot for it causing it to leak oil from the sump :/
  10. Newbie Joined: May 2012 Leicester Posts: 10 Saxo VTR Mk2
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Baz View Post
    I wouldn't bother with either, just get a new one.
    Bend it back will just cause the bore of it to go smaller and be a proper mashed shape, welding it after cutting or whatever your thinking just isn't worth it for a mani that you can pick up for under a hundred quid
    True but I'm just thinking for temporary as not alot of money at this moment in time