Removing Manifold Cover

1. Simpson_Sax Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Dunfermline, Scotland Posts: 185 Black Mk2 VTR

   #1 27th February 2007, 19:01

   Right this could sound silly ... but better to be safe than sorry ....
   Im going to be painting my manifold heatshield cover tommorrow. Theres a lead in the centre of the cover that goes to a fuse connecter (green) Just wondering once engine has fully cooled down if its safe to take this lead out so i can remove the manifold cover? (Need it off to paint)
   Also whilst im here ... can i get a cover to cover the fuses in engine. Im not too sure what it is, left hand side in engine, 3 wires come out it. Thanks
2. Simpson_Sax Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Dunfermline, Scotland Posts: 185 Black Mk2 VTR

   #2 27th February 2007, 19:27

   I know its a simple thing but advice would be grateful
3. argylefan1985 Established Member Joined: Feb 2006 North Devon Posts: 2095 Saxo VTR mk1

   #3 27th February 2007, 19:30

   i think you mean the ecu cover and yeah check around on ebay mate should be able to get 1 cheap enough.
   
   as for the sensor on the heatshield, i dont know ive got a mk1 not a mk2 like yourself.
4. Simpson_Sax Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Dunfermline, Scotland Posts: 185 Black Mk2 VTR

   #4 27th February 2007, 19:33

   cool yeh i couldnt remember the name thanks. Just need to know abt manifold lead any1?
5. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #5 27th February 2007, 19:40

   the lead to your manifold will be your Lamda sensor, these are about £120 from Citroen if you break it so take it steady.
   on the green clip face the side that is red towards you and pull it towards you. i had to use a small screwdriver to get it free. the red clip will slide out and then just pullet the plug a part, job done.
   
   make sure you use heat temp paint as your heat shield gets very hot
6. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #6 27th February 2007, 19:43

   You dont need to use high temp paint, ive used normal car spray paints on mine and theyre fine.
7. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #7 27th February 2007, 19:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ben_Saxo You dont need to use high temp paint, ive used normal car spray paints on mine and theyre fine.

   but how long will it last? my rocker cover has lasted about 3 months and thats cracking away and that doesnt get as hot as your heat shield
8. Simpson_Sax Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Dunfermline, Scotland Posts: 185 Black Mk2 VTR

   #8 27th February 2007, 19:50

   Thanks guys. i bought very high temp paint out of halfords so looks like a job could be a good'um
9. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #9 27th February 2007, 20:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mark51 but how long will it last? my rocker cover has lasted about 3 months and thats cracking away and that doesnt get as hot as your heat shield

   Shite. How many layers of each you use?
10. Gower67 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2005 Wing, Posts: 210 Vtr, 106 van.

    #10 28th February 2007, 00:31

    didnt really read this thread but to get the lamda sensor out you've got pull apart the green and red connection (carefully) if this is a bit tricky get a pair of pliars and squeze the the black bit that holds it in and gentky pries apart.
    hope that helps